Hey, I'm a kid and looking to learn ranching/farming skills, is this possible?

[Puzzled]

"Three strikes your out", does not apply when you are looking for a job.
Keep looking. Some of the schools in this area offer summer jobs. The kids help with maintenance
around the school property. Not ranch or farm work, but, it will give you experience and references.
Being under 16 is a bit of a limiting factor.

 

[Nicky]

I tried messaging a farm group near me and they wouldn't even approve my post; I tried asking a cattle store near me and got no response, and then I tried asking a local hay seller and they wouldn't respond either

Keep trying!

 

[Puzzled]

Hopefully this opens up correctly for you. Ohio State University should have extension programs in your county or one near you. Through those extension agencies you can also find information on 4-H groups. You can join as young as 8 yrs of age. I don't believe you have to own an animal. But that would give you a place to start learning.

https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr...o4h.org//RK=2/RS=URcOpy8vzkh6dyQrZHU.96xBsYk-

 

[jodywy]

Please share:
Summer ranch hand position or internship available for Wheatland, WY cattle grazing operation.
Ranch hand will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Dallas Mount’s grazing operation that includes two locations. One just west of Wheatland, WY and another near Garrett, WY 40 miles west of Wheatland.
Duties include:
• Management and care of 200 hd of cow-calf pairs. One group of cows on sub-irrigated productive pasture just west of Wheatland and the balance on a ranch 40 miles west of Wheatland in the Laramie Range.
• Daily checking of water and pasture conditions and animal health
• Moving temporary electric fence to meet pasture health and animal performance objectives.
• Fence repair and construction on mountain ranch
• General ranch maintenance tasks
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Learning Opportunities:
• You will learn practical application of management-intensive grazing – on the Wheatland place we move cattle daily – when done well, it is easy and fun.
• Infrastructure development
• Receiving cattle and management – will assist in receiving cattle, checking for health, pairing up and settling cattle.
• Opportunity to attend Young Adult Ranching for Profit course
• Will have the opportunity to lead a project on the place from idea to implementation
Desired Candidate:
More interested in attitude than experience. Will teach skills or help develop existing skills. Desire to learn about ranching, self-starter, and responsible and positive attitude. Candidate should be an eager learner, willing to work on their own, comfortable living in remote areas, and able to take care of themselves. Housing will be a 5th wheel camper much of the summer at the mountain ranch with limited cell coverage.
Pay: $2,000 per month + housing and utilities.
The position is available May 20th to October 15th, but we can be flexible with dates for the right person.
To apply email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by March 20th.

 

[Puzzled]

Sounds like a great opportunity for someone.

 

[Older Whiskey]

Please share:
Summer ranch hand position or internship available for Wheatland, WY cattle grazing operation.
Ranch hand will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Dallas Mount’s grazing operation that includes two locations. One just west of Wheatland, WY and another near Garrett, WY 40 miles west of Wheatland.
Duties include:
• Management and care of 200 hd of cow-calf pairs. One group of cows on sub-irrigated productive pasture just west of Wheatland and the balance on a ranch 40 miles west of Wheatland in the Laramie Range.
• Daily checking of water and pasture conditions and animal health
• Moving temporary electric fence to meet pasture health and animal performance objectives.
• Fence repair and construction on mountain ranch
• General ranch maintenance tasks
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Learning Opportunities:
• You will learn practical application of management-intensive grazing – on the Wheatland place we move cattle daily – when done well, it is easy and fun.
• Infrastructure development
• Receiving cattle and management – will assist in receiving cattle, checking for health, pairing up and settling cattle.
• Opportunity to attend Young Adult Ranching for Profit course
• Will have the opportunity to lead a project on the place from idea to implementation
Desired Candidate:
More interested in attitude than experience. Will teach skills or help develop existing skills. Desire to learn about ranching, self-starter, and responsible and positive attitude. Candidate should be an eager learner, willing to work on their own, comfortable living in remote areas, and able to take care of themselves. Housing will be a 5th wheel camper much of the summer at the mountain ranch with limited cell coverage.
Pay: $2,000 per month + housing and utilities.
The position is available May 20th to October 15th, but we can be flexible with dates for the right person.
To apply email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by March 20th.

I sure wish I was young again. $2k a month and individual living quarters. fencing, range living, tending cattle, and fresh mountain air, now throw in a Paint well trained cow pony, and I will apply!

 

[Puzzled]

I sure wish I was young again. $2k a month and individual living quarters. fencing, range living, tending cattle, and fresh mountain air, now throw in a Paint well trained cow pony, and I will apply!

You and at least one other person I know of
Well maybe a little grey Arab.

 

[Puzzled]

tractor12,

Have been thinking about you.. Ranchers hasn't heard anything from you for a while. Summer is almost here and
school will be ending for a few months. Have you been able to find a job or any 4-H clubs to get involved with ?

 

[tractor12]

tractor12,

Have been thinking about you.. Ranchers hasn't heard anything from you for a while. Summer is almost here and
school will be ending for a few months. Have you been able to find a job or any 4-H clubs to get involved with ?

Unfortunately, I have yet to find a job.

 

[Puzzled]

Well rats. I remember looking for a job, when I was older than you. Nobody would hire me because I didn't have any experience. Sort of difficult to get experience when no one lets you help them or work for them.

Have you considered a summer camp, that introduces young people to ranch and farm animals ?

 

[Older Whiskey]

Unfortunately, I have yet to find a job.

As others have said, your age is the problem as far as having a job, unless you have relatives that would take you on. Even if you work for just the experience, the liability is more than anyone will chance.

Maybe start out doing chores for your grandparents and helping their neighbors with things like weeding or mowing or gardening. Get involved in a community garden if there is one in your area. If not start talking to people about starting one. Helping out old people is the first step in laying your foundation for your future employment.

Anything agricultural related is a good start if you plan to farm or ranch when you get out on your own. Raking leaves in the fall to shoveling snow in the winter is agricultural related and builds an ethic necessary to take on full time farming or ranching. Even dog walking and cleaning up their is agricultural related and builds the attitude and responsibility necessary to succeed in agriculture.

Can you have backyard chickens? If so, then study up on building a coop and fenced area for them, and get 25 pullets and all the basic things needed. I was born and raised on a ranch, so I have been working since I can remember. My folks didn't like messing with chickens, so at a young age I started my own business with money I saved from helping my grandparents. Selling eggs gave me a cash income for extra spending money.

You might consider having your folks sign a liability waiver. Have it printed up so you can give a copy to people you want to do jobs for. Seniors especially may be leery to even have you do yard work because of liability.

I was lucky because my family had several ranches and one row crop farm, so I had more ranching and farming opportunities than one girl could stand. I didn't look for work, but ways to get out of it.

 

[tractor12]

Well rats. I remember looking for a job, when I was older than you. Nobody would hire me because I didn't have any experience. Sort of difficult to get experience when no one lets you help them or work for them.

Have you considered a summer camp, that introduces young people to ranch and farm animals ?

Haven't found any decent summer camps near me

 

[tractor12]

As others have said, your age is the problem as far as having a job, unless you have relatives that would take you on. Even if you work for just the experience, the liability is more than anyone will chance.

Maybe start out doing chores for your grandparents and helping their neighbors with things like weeding or mowing or gardening. Get involved in a community garden if there is one in your area. If not start talking to people about starting one. Helping out old people is the first step in laying your foundation for your future employment.

Anything agricultural related is a good start if you plan to farm or ranch when you get out on your own. Raking leaves in the fall to shoveling snow in the winter is agricultural related and builds an ethic necessary to take on full time farming or ranching. Even dog walking and cleaning up their is agricultural related and builds the attitude and responsibility necessary to succeed in agriculture.

Can you have backyard chickens? If so, then study up on building a coop and fenced area for them, and get 25 pullets and all the basic things needed. I was born and raised on a ranch, so I have been working since I can remember. My folks didn't like messing with chickens, so at a young age I started my own business with money I saved from helping my grandparents. Selling eggs gave me a cash income for extra spending money.

You might consider having your folks sign a liability waiver. Have it printed up so you can give a copy to people you want to do jobs for. Seniors especially may be leery to even have you do yard work because of liability.

I was lucky because my family had several ranches and one row crop farm, so I had more ranching and farming opportunities than one girl could stand. I didn't look for work, but ways to get out of it.

I might try to run some chickens.

 

[Puzzled]

I bought four chicks about six weeks ago. More recently the little buggers started testing their flying skills.
I clipped their wings a bit. They are much safer in their pen than they would be outside of it.
You will enjoy some chickens, believe it or not they have, should I say, interesting personalities.
I'm looking forward to when they start laying.

 

[Puzzled]

If/when you do get so some chicks/chickens be sure and send us some pictures.

 

[webfoot]

The chicken deal is a fairly inexpensive way to get your foot in the door. When I was in the second grade my Dad bought me a day old Holstein bull calf to raise. With today's market that wouldn't be as low cost as it was in 1958 (?). But it got my foot in the door. By the time I graduated from high school I had enough cattle to pay for 2 years of college. My folks didn't have a farm or ranch. I did it all on rented land. A young person willing to work and showing that willingness goes a long way to have people help you along the way.

 

[webfoot]

Ag teachers and 4H have already been mentioned. There are youth programs through the Farm Service Agency, the local conservation district, and Farm Credit. You may be too young to take advantage of them but reach out anyway. Making contact is an important place to start. Also these people will know people. Maybe the ones you actually want to meet.