Farm Internship

Pure Grass Farm - Internship
A Wake Mi Management company

Pure Grass Farm raises livestock on 130+ acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Five miles from the Appalachian Trail. Twenty-five minutes from downtown Roanoke and its food, music, and arts scene. Mountains, trails, and rivers out the back door.
We practice holistic regenerative agriculture: rotational grazing, intensive management, better soil every season. We grow the best food this land can support.
Spend a full growing season with us. Learn hands-on how livestock heal the land.

The internship

• Four-month commitment.
• $1,500/month stipend, plus a completion bonus.
• On-site private housing: mini-kitchen, full bath, heat, Wi-Fi, laundry. All utilities covered.
• The employer is Pure Grass Farm LLC, a subsidiary of Wake Mi Management. Your offer, pay, and housing come from Pure Grass Farm LLC.

You'll need to

• Be authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 by your start date.
• Handle physical work, including lifting 50 lb feed and mineral sacks and working outdoors in all weather. We'll talk through reasonable accommodations.
• Drive, or learn to drive, ATVs and UTVs.
• Work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays (usually reduced hours).
• Bring your own vehicle. Housing is on-site.
• Stay drug- and alcohol-free on the job. No smoking, vaping, or cannabis on farm property or in shared housing.

We're looking for someone who

• Wants a career in agriculture and is hungry to learn.
• Works hard with or without supervision. Self-starter.
• Stays off the phone and on task.
• Communicates well with the team, customers, and visitors.
• Follows directions and asks good questions.

A plus, not required

• Basic mechanical or construction skills.
• Comfort with tractors and other equipment, or willingness to learn.