Farm Hand Water Buffalo dairy

Last Updated On: marzo 31st, 2025 at 08:47AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
5338 Rosemound Loop
Saint Francisville, Louisiana, 70775

Primary Contact: Sarah Roland
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 2253249664
    Email: bayousarahfarms@gmail.com

Website: https://www.bayousarahfarms.org

Internship information

General Farm Description: We run a 50+ acre regenerative farm with water buffalo for dairy and meat, chickens for eggs, pigs, bees, organic blueberry and fruit orchard, large greenhouse with vegetables and citrus trees. We are located 2 hours north of New Orleans and an hour north of Baton Rouge. We are one of the few farms utilizing sustainable and permaculture practices in Louisiana. We are in farmers markets in neighboring cities, supply restaurants, grocery stores, and sell direct to consumers.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: May 2025
Internship Ends: January 2026
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: may 2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months

Internship Details:

Sustainable Regenerative Farm Internship – South Louisiana – Baton Rouge

Are you an aspiring farmer passionate about sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and ethical animal husbandry? Our small, diversified farm outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is looking for motivated, next-generation farmers to join our internship program.

About Us
We operate Louisiana’s only regenerative water buffalo dairy, an organic orchard, and raise pasture-based chickens, forest-raised pigs, and bees—all with a deep commitment to ecological balance and sustainable food production. Our goal is to nurture the land, respect the animals, and provide nutrient-dense food to our community.

What You’ll Learn & Do
Water Buffalo Dairy – Milking, herd management, and rotational grazing

Orchard Management – Organic fruit cultivation and agroforestry principles

Pasture & Forest-Based Livestock – Ethical poultry and pork production

Beekeeping – Hive maintenance, honey harvesting, and pollinator health

Regenerative Practices – Soil health, composting, rotational grazing, and ecosystem restoration

Farm-to-Table Business – Markets, product development, and farm operations

Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for driven, hands-on learners who are ready to work hard, get dirty, and embrace farm life. Ideal candidates are:

Passionate about regenerative and sustainable agriculture
Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor, labor-intensive work
Open to learning and problem-solving in a dynamic farm setting
Interested in starting their own farm or working in sustainable food systems
LGBTQIA+ friendly, open-minded, and supportive of diversity—we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities

Details & Perks
📍 Location: Rural South Louisiana, near Baton Rouge
🕒 Duration: Seasonal and year-round opportunities available
💰 Compensation: Housing, farm meals, and stipend (varies by position)
🌱 Hands-on education in regenerative farming, with mentorship from experienced farmers

Ready to grow your skills and be part of a forward-thinking farming movement? Apply now!

Educational Opportunities: visits to neighboring farms, on farm classes

Skills Desired: some animal husbandry experience preferred

Meals: we provide some basic provisions

Stipend: $800/ month

Housing: yes

Preferred method of Contact: email