Pecan and Dorper Regenerative

Last Updated On: July 30th, 2024 at 09:18AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
540 Ponderosa Rd
Cabin 01
Bastrop, Texas, 78602

Primary Contact: Sebastian Stadler
Secondary Contact: Kenneth Hanson

Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 469 233 1097
    Email: stadler@premgmt.com

Secondary Phone
    Type: Cell
    Number: 346 216 8339
    Email: sales@ponderosapecans.com

    Email: sales@ponderosapecans.com

Website: https://www.ponderosapecans.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: We are looking to hire a paid internship position. We are a regenerative farm with an organic certification. We use intensive rotational grazing with a large herd of Dorper Sheep through a 200-acre pecan orchard. We also promote the health benefits of pecans as the most nutritious food and Pecans are the simplest answer to any kind of health problem, which they truly are. We provide on-site housing. We are looking for an individual who is truly passionate about farming with animals and using regenerative practices. We also require that you have your own form of transportation. Our farm was founded in 2016 and the Pecan trees are slowly going into production but our harvests have been very small. We are also in the process of marketing Pecans direct to consumers via podcasts and the internet in general. Any help and skills we can get from you in helping with marketing is appreciated. We are located at 540 Ponderosa Rd Bastrop TX 78602 about 40 minutes east of Austin TX. The summers get very hot over here and we still have to work outside and get work done during our hot summers. We don't use any harmful chemicals or toxins on our farm. The farm is thriving with life, there are insects everywhere. The farm is located on the Colorado River. Please do not hesitate to reach out to find out more about this internship opportunity. In Gratitude, Kenneth and Sebastian.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 8-15-2024
Internship Ends: 7-31-2025
Number of Internship Available: 2
Application Deadline: 8-15-2024
Minimum Length of Stay: 6 months

Internship Details:

The work includes rotating the Dorper sheep herd to different areas of the property, monitoring for insects during certain times of the year, taking leaf samples, harvesting and cleaning pecans, and keeping records of activities and inputs used at the farm. Preparing fertilizer concoctions based on leaf analysis and spraying the pecan trees during the growing season. Taking in online orders for pecans and shipping them out to customers. Weed eating, and mowing, cleaning, building maintenance, working sheep, planting trees, etc. Helping with activities for the promotion of Pecans sales on the internet or in person.

Educational Opportunities: grazing class with Noble Research Institute, Texas A&M Fruit Tree conference, meet other Pecan Farmers, learn about Pecan Cultivation, learn about raising Dorper Sheep using regenerative grazing practices

Skills Desired: preferably someone that has already worked on farm

Meals: no.

Stipend: We will provide a stipend to purchase groceries and pay for some necessities.

Housing: yes we have a cabin and tiny home available.

Preferred method of Contact: email