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LIVE AND WORK AT LAUGHING BUCK FARM
We will be renting our small farm studio in August 2019 and are looking for a very reliable and enthusiastic farm hand, preferably with horse experience to join our family farm, handle mucking and horse care and occasionally manage the homestead chores about 2 hours per day total, 5 days per week. We are looking for someone who is interested in living on the premises and working off rent and then some. Perfect for someone who loves farm life: surrounded by horses, chickens, hogs, goats, organic gardening operations, and community galore.
Job: minimum 1-2 hours of daily chores, with option of greater responsibilities such as teaching riding lessons, exercising horses, teaching summer camps or doing other farm jobs. HORSE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Must be able to commit to a year of work. Compensation: $11 per hour
Tiny House Living: a small dorm-room sized private studio apartment (~200 sq ft) with living space, bathroom, kitchenette, & sleeping loft with wireless internet access. No stove -- hot plate, microwave, and fridge included. Rent is $600 and includes Internet , utilities and parking valued at over $100 per month. Cats only. Only suitable for one person -- it's a very ‘cozy’ space.
You must:
*Be non-smoking and physically fit and able to handle the job, able to lift and carry 50 pounds, and not afraid of dirt and manure
*Be a hard worker (paddocks need to be cleaned in all weather, rain/snow/sun)
*Have good communication skills (May need to interact with boarders, students, community members, etc.)
*Have reliable transportation
*Have references who can attest that you are reliable and trustworthy
*Have a willing, positive and caring attitude - must do what it takes to care for the animals
and get the job done.
*Be able to commit to working 1 year minimum
*Have a clear background check
Board (optional): Horse board is considered separate, with space for one horse in a paddock space close to your studio. Board amenities include small arena, round pen, hay barn for hay storage, tack room, and miles of dirt roads to ride on. Full care board is $275 and there may be an opportunity to work off part or whole board.
Required: Rental references, current credit report, job/income information.
Applicant must be comfortable with farm life: surrounded by horses, chickens, hogs, goats, market garden operations, community and lots of coming and going. No Dogs. Cats OK. Absolutely no smoking. Be prepared to have rental references, current credit report, job/income information. One month deposit and 12 month lease required – available August 2019– with some flexibility of dates.
How to apply: Introduce yourself in an email and include "LIVE AND WORK ON FARM" in the subject line and attach your resume. Also address the following questions:
1) What is your horse and farming experience. (do not reply to ad if you have no horse
experience)
2) How long of a commitment can you give?
3) Attach your resume and TWO references.
4) What makes you want to consider this job?
Ideally, you would enjoy being part of a growing and thriving small sustainable family
farm. You need to believe in the "why" behind our farm and what we do and be enthusiastic
about it. Room for growth if you want.
Send me an email listing the answers to the questions above. Do not just send a resume as I
cannot respond. If I think you are qualified we will set an appointment to meet. We also
conduct background checks before hire. Not a temporary job - apply only if you are
interested in long-term part-time.
Job: minimum 1-2 hours of daily chores, with option of greater responsibilities such as teaching riding lessons, exercising horses, teaching summer camps or doing other farm jobs. HORSE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Must be able to commit to a year of work. Compensation: $11 per hour
Tiny House Living: a small dorm-room sized private studio apartment (~200 sq ft) with living space, bathroom, kitchenette, & sleeping loft with wireless internet access. No stove -- hot plate, microwave, and fridge included. Rent is $600 and includes Internet , utilities and parking valued at over $100 per month. Cats only. Only suitable for one person -- it's a very ‘cozy’ space.
You must:
*Be non-smoking and physically fit and able to handle the job, able to lift and carry 50 pounds, and not afraid of dirt and manure
*Be a hard worker (paddocks need to be cleaned in all weather, rain/snow/sun)
*Have good communication skills (May need to interact with boarders, students, community members, etc.)
*Have reliable transportation
*Have references who can attest that you are reliable and trustworthy
*Have a willing, positive and caring attitude - must do what it takes to care for the animals
and get the job done.
*Be able to commit to working 1 year minimum
*Have a clear background check
Board (optional): Horse board is considered separate, with space for one horse in a paddock space close to your studio. Board amenities include small arena, round pen, hay barn for hay storage, tack room, and miles of dirt roads to ride on. Full care board is $275 and there may be an opportunity to work off part or whole board.
Required: Rental references, current credit report, job/income information.
Applicant must be comfortable with farm life: surrounded by horses, chickens, hogs, goats, market garden operations, community and lots of coming and going. No Dogs. Cats OK. Absolutely no smoking. Be prepared to have rental references, current credit report, job/income information. One month deposit and 12 month lease required – available August 2019– with some flexibility of dates.
How to apply: Introduce yourself in an email and include "LIVE AND WORK ON FARM" in the subject line and attach your resume. Also address the following questions:
1) What is your horse and farming experience. (do not reply to ad if you have no horse
experience)
2) How long of a commitment can you give?
3) Attach your resume and TWO references.
4) What makes you want to consider this job?
Ideally, you would enjoy being part of a growing and thriving small sustainable family
farm. You need to believe in the "why" behind our farm and what we do and be enthusiastic
about it. Room for growth if you want.
Send me an email listing the answers to the questions above. Do not just send a resume as I
cannot respond. If I think you are qualified we will set an appointment to meet. We also
conduct background checks before hire. Not a temporary job - apply only if you are
interested in long-term part-time.
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LOOKING FOR EVENING / WEEKEND RIDING INSTRUCTOR IN FORT COLLINS
We are a small stable and farm operation 5 mi. north of Old Town that provides horse and pony lessons in an intimate family setting. We are looking to add another instructor who can work mostly evenings and weekends, giving lessons with our horses. We are looking for someone who LOVES KIDS and and sharing basic horsemanship with young riders. We ride English and Western focusing on walk, trot and canter. We are a 4-H farm and have a lot of folks who are new to horses so teaching horsekeeping skills is a part of the process. We want someone who plans to stick around and can really invest in growing the program, teaching all year.
You must:
*Have experience teaching (CHA training or certification is a plus)
*Love working with kids
*Have knowledge of basic horse health and behavior (signs of colic, founder, etc.)
*Have good communication skills
*Have references who can attest that you are reliable and trustworthy
*Have a willing, positive and caring attitude
*Be able to commit to working 1 year minimum
*Have a clear background check
How to apply: Introduce yourself in an email and include "EXPERIENCED RIDING INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line and attach your resume. Also address the following questions:
1) What is your horse and instruction experience.
2) What is your availability?
3) Attach your resume and TWO references.
4) What makes you want to consider this job?
You can find information about our farm here: www.laughingbuckfarm.com
or https://www.facebook.com/LaughingBuckFarm/
*We are also looking for a horse person to rent from August 2019- June 2019. Opportunity to bring your horse but not required. Email for more details.
You must:
*Have experience teaching (CHA training or certification is a plus)
*Love working with kids
*Have knowledge of basic horse health and behavior (signs of colic, founder, etc.)
*Have good communication skills
*Have references who can attest that you are reliable and trustworthy
*Have a willing, positive and caring attitude
*Be able to commit to working 1 year minimum
*Have a clear background check
How to apply: Introduce yourself in an email and include "EXPERIENCED RIDING INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line and attach your resume. Also address the following questions:
1) What is your horse and instruction experience.
2) What is your availability?
3) Attach your resume and TWO references.
4) What makes you want to consider this job?
You can find information about our farm here: www.laughingbuckfarm.com
or https://www.facebook.com/LaughingBuckFarm/
*We are also looking for a horse person to rent from August 2019- June 2019. Opportunity to bring your horse but not required. Email for more details.
Need some farm time? We are now interviewing for 2019 garden interns! You can join in the Summer and continue through the fall. Come join us and get your hands in the dirt. This is a volunteer internship but you will be compensated in community, fresh veggies, and horse hugs. Pig hugs optional.
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Want to be a part of the Laughing Buck Farm community?
Laughing Buck Farm is seeking several interns for the 2019 growing season. We are an educational farm, so in addition to the garden responsibilities listed below there may be opportunity for the intern to assist with farm classes and / or develop ideas that would fit with the garden plan or add to our education programs. Involvement in the farm classes is an option, not a requirement. You can sign up for a SEMESTER (Spring / Summer / Fall) or the whole season. We try to work around your schedule -- let us know what will work for you!
Open to adults and families, not just students!
We are also interested in having some help with marketing and social media so if you would like to grow your marketing skills along with your skills in the garden, please apply!
Responsibilities may include:
Qualifications
About Laughing Buck Farm
We are a small farm located 6 miles north of Colorado State University and Old Town Fort Collins. We have a school garden as well as an extensive herb garden that is used for our farm classes. We have a passion for getting children outside experiencing nature and farm life and involve children and families in working in the garden, caring for livestock (chickens, pigs, goats), horsemanship and horseback riding, as well as seasonal lessons and adventures in nature.
Location
3724 North County Road 13
Fort Collins, CO 80524
www.laughingbuckfarm.com
How to apply
Introduce yourself in an email to laughingbuckfarm @ gmail.com, include "Laughing Buck Farm GARDEN Intern" in the subject line and attach your resume.
Please help us spread the word!
"Where we inspire children's love for nature, farming and gardening by connecting with the rhythms of the seasons and learning through hands-on exploration and play, all in an outdoor farm setting. "
Laughing Buck Farm is seeking several interns for the 2019 growing season. We are an educational farm, so in addition to the garden responsibilities listed below there may be opportunity for the intern to assist with farm classes and / or develop ideas that would fit with the garden plan or add to our education programs. Involvement in the farm classes is an option, not a requirement. You can sign up for a SEMESTER (Spring / Summer / Fall) or the whole season. We try to work around your schedule -- let us know what will work for you!
Open to adults and families, not just students!
We are also interested in having some help with marketing and social media so if you would like to grow your marketing skills along with your skills in the garden, please apply!
Responsibilities may include:
- Field work including garden planning, soil amending, setting up irrigation, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, creating value-added products
- Harvesting, drying, and processing culinary and medicinal herbs
- Working with garden manager and other volunteers
- Helping host farm events if desired
Qualifications
- Interest and working knowledge of some or all of the following: farming, homesteading, gardening, horticulture
- Able to commit to a season.
- Flexible and willing to help with a variety of tasks and projects.
- Outgoing and good with people; Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Punctual and dependable.
- Able to take direction and ownership of delegated tasks
- 18 years old or older.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Expanded knowledge and experience of working with families, gardening, farming, agritourism
- If you are a parent, possibility of working alongside your child
- Spend time outdoors in a wonderful farm setting
- Share in garden harvest
- Professional experience
- Knowledge of the local farming community in Fort Collins
- Letters of reference as requested
- Beautiful community
About Laughing Buck Farm
We are a small farm located 6 miles north of Colorado State University and Old Town Fort Collins. We have a school garden as well as an extensive herb garden that is used for our farm classes. We have a passion for getting children outside experiencing nature and farm life and involve children and families in working in the garden, caring for livestock (chickens, pigs, goats), horsemanship and horseback riding, as well as seasonal lessons and adventures in nature.
Location
3724 North County Road 13
Fort Collins, CO 80524
www.laughingbuckfarm.com
How to apply
Introduce yourself in an email to laughingbuckfarm @ gmail.com, include "Laughing Buck Farm GARDEN Intern" in the subject line and attach your resume.
Please help us spread the word!
"Where we inspire children's love for nature, farming and gardening by connecting with the rhythms of the seasons and learning through hands-on exploration and play, all in an outdoor farm setting. "
