General Information about our Program:
Maveric Heritage Ranch Co. was established to promote
& preserve endangered breeds of livestock. We accomplish
this through diligent breeding programs including genetic
mapping and research, production & marketing. Our
specialty is endangered hog breeds, and we currently raise
Mulefoot, Guinea, Ossabaw Island & Wessex Saddlebacks.
This is an ever changing, ever growing ranch, and we are
constantly evaluating new & better ways to produce
healthy livestock, foods and lifestyles, and enhance the
beauty of our environment.
General Internship/Apprenticeship Information:
** Smokers, tobacco, heavy drinkers or recreational
drug users not accepted.
Internships run: Year 'Round
Minimum Length Stay: 3 Months after 1 week trial
period
Contact Preference: email
Work/Experience Desired:
Since the intent of the internship is to pass along knowledge,
we do not have specific experience requirements. We do
give preference to those with a farming/agriculture background
or those pursuing that career/lifestyle.
Applicants must be highly motivated, independent workers
in good physical condition (able to lift 50lbs.), have
a sincere desire to learn about sustainable farming &
endangered livestock breeds. This is a hands on internship-you
will get dirty every day! Daily physical work is challenging
and required. Livestock handling & feeding & general
farm upkeep will be part of the daily routine.
Add'l desirable traits: fluency in English, valid driver's
license.
** All interns will be required to understand &
sign a confidentiality agreement to protect the proprietary
methods used at Maveric.
Education Opportunity:
You will be provided with learning opportunities in Animal
Husbandry including feed formulation, breeding plans,
& stress-free livestock handling, genetics, Organic
Meat Production, Green/Alternative Building Construction,
Food Plot Production, Marketing, Business Management,
homesteading, food prep & preservation, product development,
general farm maintenance & a whole lot more.
Housing:
Private bedroom in shared farm house & guest cottage,
private or shared bath depending on number of interns
on site, shared livingroom, kitchen, laundry facilities.
Meals:
Community lunch & evening supper, most groceries provided
for self made breakfast. Help with meal prep & cleanup
greatly encouraged!
To fill out an application, click
here.
