Business Name
Jim Lesmeister Ranch
Contact Name
Jim Lesmeister
Address
Northwest Nebraska
Near Chadron, Nebraska
United States
Phone Number
308-432-5230 (evenings)
Email
jimlesmeister50@gmail.com
Position Title
Summer Intern
Position Type
Internship
Job Description
- We are looking for an intern to work on a commercial cattle ranch this summer. The work experience gained would consist of working with the cow herd, sorting and moving cattle to summer pastures, synchronizing and A.I.ing our replacement heifers, cutting raking hay, stacking bales, checking water for cattle, fencing and monitoring pastures for a rotational grazing program. Some knowledge of cattle and horses, along with operation of machinery would be helpful.
The ranch is located in northwest Nebraska. We run about 750 cow/calf pairs, 350 yearling replacement heifers and have 1400 acres of dry land alfalfa and hay to harvest.
We are 12 miles from a town with a population of 5,000 which has most amenities. We are about an hour drive from the Black Hills o South Dakota, which has a lot of interesting sites to visit. Rapid City, South Dakota, with a population of about 75,000 is about 2 hours away.
Qualifications or Skills Required
Some knowledge of cattle and horses, along with operation of machinery would be helpful.
Salary and Benefits
Wages would depend on experience. Housing can be provided.
How to Apply
email jimlesmeister50@gmail.com or call in the evening 308-432-5230