Animal HusbandryAt — Oakdale Farm

Opportunity Summary 

The intern will have the opportunity to learn sustainable husbandry planning, management and operations. Selection of husbandry animals will depend on student interests and student time availability. The intern will be involved with general animal care, including feeding and ensuring health on an ongoing basis. Student will be involved in farm maintenance and general farm equipment maintenance and equipment repairs associated with husbandry operations. There will be opportunities for the Intern to help develop and implement farm record keeping and understanding requirements for husbandry operations. There will also be an opportunity for the intern to learn how to utilize a drone for husbandry optimization applications. Speaking and/or understanding Spanish helpful, but not required.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Learn Equipment Maintenance:
- Work with owners on farm implement and equipment maintenance and repairs
- Assist owners on general farm maintenance tasks
- Maintain irrigation equipment
- Keep maintenance records
Learn Husbandry Farming and Management:
- General overview of husbandry practices
- Assist with husbandry animal selection for optimal farm utilization
- Assist with feeding and care of husbandry animals
- Be willing and able to learn new skills and help with various husbandry farming
practices
- Keep records of husbandry operations including feed utilization
Learn Drone Utilization for Farming Optimization:
- General overview of drone utilization for farming and husbandry practices
- Be willing and able to learn new skills and help develop drone utilization techniques

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Interns will be working around farm animals, farm equipment, feed and fertilizer, any of which may be utilized during the internship. 

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weeklyRate negociated with OwnerYes
Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
16hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing