Regenerative Farm Assistant

About the Farm

DANK Regenerative Farm is a small-scale, emerging regenerative agriculture operation located in Moncure, North Carolina. The farm focuses on producing high-quality food while actively enhancing and restoring the ecosystems that support sustainable farming. Beyond minimizing environmental impact, the farm aims to enrich soil health, restore wildlife habitats, promote biodiversity, and practice thoughtful animal husbandry through continual experimentation and improvement.

The farm is in the process of acquiring several important certifications: AGW Regenerative Certification, Animal Welfare Approved (AWA), and Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification. All farm decisions are rigorously assessed by their impact on the land's long-term health and vitality.

Job Overview

This role involves working directly with the farm owner during a dynamic development phase as the farm pursues various regenerative agriculture, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation certifications. The position is a temporary contract expected to last between 6 and 10 weeks, with potential for extension depending on the farm's growth.

The job requires physical effort and a willingness to engage in diverse activities, suitable for someone who enjoys constructing and optimizing systems and contributing meaningfully rather than performing repetitive chores.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possession of reliable transportation
• Comfortable undertaking outdoor physical labor under varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly
• Experience handling poultry, especially chickens
• Capability to work autonomously
• Strong organizational skills
• A positive mindset and eagerness to acquire new knowledge

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Background in regenerative farming practices
• Knowledge of rotational grazing techniques
• Familiarity with native plants
• Experience in restoring wildlife habitats
• Compost system management
• Small-scale construction skills
• Experience with ducks, geese, guinea fowl, or peafowl
• Prior involvement in farm certification processes

Compensation

The role offers an hourly wage between $22 and $25.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a brief personal introduction, details about their poultry or regenerative agriculture experience, a resume if available, and at least one strong reference. Additionally, candidates must respond to two of the following questions:

• Suggestions to improve the current simple ground compost system around poultry to maximize quality while minimizing labor
• Examples of managing an invasive species and the approach taken
• Strategies to enhance biodiversity on a 3-acre farm within a single weekend
• Descriptions of systems made significantly more efficient by the applicant
• Projects involving building, repairing, or designing that the applicant is particularly proud of