Purpose of position
To provide educational and farm experience while helping operate and develop the farm on behalf of the Foundation and family shareholders consistent with the philosophy and systems historically practiced (rotation plans, field layouts, etc.) and the vision and purpose of the Foundation to advance management of life forms in symbiotic relationships for the production of food, feed, and fiber through operations in cooperation with the local ecology and by providing educational programs.
Overview
The Grain Place, Inc. (herein referred to as the farm) is a privately held corporation and is a 280 acre pioneering organic and regenerative farm that has been in the same family since 1953. Controlling ownership resides with Grain Place Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit private operating educational and scientific foundation (herein referred to as Foundation). The farm is also home to Grain Place Foods, Inc. (herein referred to as Foods) a separate corporation that processes and packages certified organic grains and grain products. Cooperation and mutual support between The Grain Place and Grain Place Foods is essential to each.
Roles/Responsibilities and Opportunities…
. . . Work with the Resident Farmer and Farm Manager to perform all tasks associated with the design, establishment, and subsequent upkeep of the farm to ensure a certified organic, sustainable and profitable model is maintained and the health of both animals and crops are kept at the highest level of current certified organic and regenerative standards.
. . .To gain experience and develop proficiency in performing a variety of tasks required to carry out farm operations in harmony with nature including but not limited to:
- Adquirir, desarrollar, mantener y usar equipo agrícola
- Realizar prácticas de campo apropiadas.
- Tomar decisiones y practicar el riego y la gestión del agua.
- Cuidado del ganado/ prácticas de cría de ganado para el bienestar de los animales.
- Gestionar el horario de trabajo para completar las tareas de manera oportuna en armonía con la naturaleza y al mismo tiempo mantener la salud personal
- Maintaining records on farm and for USDA Organic, Regenerative, and other certifications
- Podar el pasto alrededor de los campos agrícolas, área del ganado y pastos; y tu área de vivienda.
- Colaborar con Grain Place Foods compartiendo el equipo y manteniendo la propiedad, incluyendo pero no limitado a limpieza de nieve, áreas de tránsito y otras áreas comunes.
. . . Opportunity to become a contributing member of the farm and part of a new generation of organic and regenerative farmers through:
- Two way learning – you will have the opportunity to learn from others and others will have the opportunity to learn from your insights and ideas.
- Dedicar tiempo para aprender sobre sistemas de agricultura orgánica certificada con una fuerte adhesión a la dirección establecida de Grain Place durante las últimas cuatro décadas.
- Adquirir experiencia en la granja, incluida tutoría de veteranos de la agricultura orgánica y regenerativa.
- The opportunity to explore and grow in areas aligned to your passions and the mission of the farm
- Participar en estudios de campo incluida la captura de los datos apropiados
- Redactar informes oportunos y participar en la publicación de resultados.
- Participating in seminars with other organizations and hosting visitors
Accountability
The Farm Intern works cooperatively with the Farm Manager and Resident Farmer(s) under the direction of the farm management team, led by Glenda Vetter and under the mentorship of David Vetter.
