Traveling Goat Shepherd – Rocking AR Goats

Last Updated On: May 19th, 2025 at 12:00PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
30019 N 173rd Pl
Rio Verde, Arizona, 85263

Primary Contact: Reece Bickerdyke
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 4802620216
    Email: Rargoats@gmail.com

Website: https://www.rockingargoats.com/

Internship information

General Farm Description: Contract grazing operation focused on using goats to manage land. We’re doing fire suppression, soil improvements, and vegetation control.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 6/9/2025
Internship Ends: 12/20/2025
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 6/1/2025
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 months

Internship Details:

**Position Summary:**

As a Grazing Shepherd, you will be responsible for managing and caring for our livestock while ensuring sustainable grazing practices are upheld. This role requires extensive travel and overnight stays throughout Arizona, working in various terrains and climates. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture, animal husbandry, and conservation.

**Key Responsibilities:**

– Oversee and manage grazing activities for livestock across multiple locations.

– Monitor livestock / dog’s health and well-being, providing care and treatment as needed.

Including moving net style fencing to support targeted grazing.

– Implement rotational grazing strategies to optimize pasture health and productivity.

– Work closely with landowners and agricultural teams to assess grazing conditions.

– Maintain accurate records of livestock movements, health, and grazing patterns. Including birth records, growth records, and project records.

– Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to livestock management.

– Conduct regular inspections of grazing areas and report any issues or concerns.

Educational Opportunities: Working with livestock, understanding the Sonoran desert, land management impact

Skills Desired: Livestock or small ruminant experience

Meals: Meat allowance

Stipend: Housing, and compensation DOE

Housing: Yes

Preferred method of Contact: Phone