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This job expired on April 14, 2019

1-year Intern Hickory Nut Gap Farm

  • Date Posted February 13, 2019
  • Location Fairview, NC
  • Category Agriculture / Production
  • Job type Internship/Apprentice
Company description Hickory Nut Gap Farm has been a family business since 1916 and is currently operated by 4th generation farmer, Jamie Ager.  He and his family opened the farm to the public for tours, events, and activities while still maintaining year round meat production in 100% grassfed beef and pasture-raised pork and chicken.  Since no other regional farm operates as both a production facility and agritourism model, this is a unique opportunity for interns to see how business and farming intertwine. Hickory Nut Gap is also one of the leading pioneers in sustainable farming, rotational grazing, and regenerative agriculture practices in the Southeast Region. Internship description Farm interns play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of farming practices on our 300+ acre farm in Fairview, NC.  During the 1-year time commitment, interns will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of livestock farming, berry and apple cultivation, and a variety of farm maintenance skills including carpentry and plumbing. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Feeding pigs, cows, goats, chickens, and turkeys as needed
  • Fence repair and pasture/fence line mowing
  • Assisting with farrowing
  • General livestock care as needed
  • Farmers market sales
  • Pruning apple trees and berry bushes
  • Equipment maintenance and repairs
  • Repairing water lines and electric fencing
  • Poultry processing
  • Operation of equipment such as tractors and skid steer
  • Hauling livestock
  • General landscaping duties such as mowing, weedeating, mulching, etc.
  • Application of pest control measures for organic produce
  • Hand weeding/mulching berries and asparagus
  • Leading field trips and tours
  • Daily animal feeding chores

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
  • Ability to accept responsibility for one’s actions and remain accountable
  • Demonstrates strong initiative of projects and assignments ensuring duties are carried out to completion in a responsible manner
  • Is punctual, arriving on-time, every time.  Punctuality is crucial for livestock to thrive.
  • Maintains a positive attitude.  Accepts changing tasks and assignments with friendly, positive demeanor and adopts a “can-do” attitude
  • Ask lots of questions- this is a learning opportunity, we expect lots of questions.
  • Willingness to ask for clarity in confusing situations
  • Demonstrates a strong curiosity
  • Willingness to try new things
  • Demonstrates a level of contagious team spirit
  • Possesses a mature behavior
  • Demonstrates good decision making
  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Included in the compensation package is complementary on-farm housing, including utilities and firewood for heat in the winter months. All interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover incidentals as well as the following employee benefits:

Leave

3 days paid bereavement per incident

1 hour paid time to vote
 

Group Benefits

100% Employer Paid Major Medical (if needed)
Access to Dental, Vision, Aflac Supplemental

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employee Contributions only

Workers Compensation Insurance
 

Holidays, Sick, and PTO

2 Paid Holidays (16 hours)

3 Paid Sick Days (24 hours)

Paid Time Off: 5 Days

 

Ancillary Benefits

Go Local Card

Wholesale Pricing on HNG Meat

20% off Non-Wholesale Products

Complimentary 2-hour event space rental

At Cost Employee Apparel and Wholesale Coffee

Meat Loss Program

Family Meal Day at the Farm

Compensation this position is : stipend / non-monetary compensation
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This job expired on April 14, 2019
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