Internship Opportunity

Available to a single adult or couple, available April through November.

Internship Tasks: Interns will help with all jobs, which will include daily moving of cattle and poultry, and weekly butchering.

General Farm Description:165 acres of grass managed with rotational grazing. The centerpiece is chickens and turkey on pasture, moved every day. We process about 600 chickens once a week from May until November.

Jim teaching and sharing knowledge about soil health and function.

Jim teaching and sharing knowledge about soil health and function.

Educational Opportunities: You will learn how to run a large-scale pastured poultry farm from day old chicks. This includes mixing feed, brooder management, daily moves with labor-saving hoop houses, processing at 225 birds/hour, delivery, and marketing. Because we are a least cost producer, intern should be able to start a successful pastured poultry operation almost anywhere. We also belong to a grazing group with top-notch grazers and we meet for a pasture walk monthly.
Skills Desired: Must be in good physical shape, able to lift 50 pounds in a hot humid environment. Self-motivated, good communicator, able to work with others, have a strong desire to learn, hard-working, optimistic.
Housing: Farmhouse currently available.
Stipend: $1000/month.
If you’re interested in applying, please give us a call or send an email.

Primary Phone: 417-293-0450
Secondary Phone: 417-277-5869
Email: pvpoultry@pvbroadband.com
Primary Contact: Jim Protiva
Secondary Contact: JudyJo Protiva