Farm Manager Apprentice (7112)

Apprentice will learn both ranching and farming.  Farming operations include field crops, high tunnel systems, greenhouse systems, orchards as well as pasture management and restoration.  Livestock operations include beef cattle, dairy cattle, yak, llamas, hogs, sheep and poultry.  Apprentice will also learn the business side of farming including direct sales, wholesale sales and Farmer's Markets.

Serendipity Farmstead is a regenerative farm/ranch growing everything from oranges to greens.  Our livestock/poultry operations involve rotational practices for both soil health and parasite/pest control.   We grow in fields, small orchards, high tunnel and a tropical greenhouse complete with aquaponics systems.

You will learn and participate in every facet of the farm operations - crop planning to harvest, livestock care and breeding schedules, poultry management schedules, sales, accounting and Farmer's Markets.  You will be the lead person on morning and evening shores and participate in farm construction projects and repairs.

Must have a desire to embrace the farming culture and work ethic. Must have love of animals and be ever cognizant of their welfare. We also work in all kinds of weather, though we are smart enough to avoid projects in the high heat of the day and the bitter days of winter. You must be able to work on your feet all days and lift and carry 80 lbs. A valid driver's license is also required.

We expect some prior experience with crops and/or livestock operations on a farm or ranch.

High school graduation or equivalent.

Animal care, growing, machinery repair, construction, electrical, plumbing are all welcomed skills.

We provide housing and you are free to eat what is grow here.  If we don't grow something you want, plant it.  We are in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota where there is a summer playground in any direction.  Our winters are relatively mild with only a few artic blasts.