Work on commercial cattle ranch

Posted: Monday, January 7, 2019

Position Title:  Work on commercial cattle ranch

Position Type: Internship

Organization Name: Lesmeister Ranch

Location (City, State): North Western Nebraska

Job Description/Duties

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 and raking hay, stacking bales, checking water for cattle, fencing and monitoring pastures for a rotational grazing program.

The ranch is located in northwest Nebraska. We run about 650 cow/calf pairs, 250 yearling replacement heifers and have 1000 acres of dry land alfalfa and hay to harvest.

We are 12 miles from a town with a population of 5000 which has most amenities. We are about an hours drive from the Black Hills of South Dakota, which has a lot of interesting sites to visit. Rapid City, South Dakota, with a population of about 75000 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

Some knowledge of cattle and horses, along with operation of machinery would be helpful.

Contact Information/Instructions How to Apply  

For more information 3-mail lesranch@bbc.net or call in the evening 308-432-5230
Jim Lesmeister