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Summer Intern – Melissahof

Join our team for a hands-on experience in regenerative, holistic small-scale farming in theWind River Country of west central
Wyoming. Melissahofis five miles outside of Lander – home ofthe National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)-that is known for rockclimbing, mountain biking andWind River Range backcountry access.

This internship isn’t just about chores -it’s about the “how and why” of running a sustainable small-scale farm.Work alongside the owner, Melissa Hemken, to learn localfood business,from soil health and humane animal care to food safety and sales strategies. Melissahof pastured poultry are certified American Grassfed and USDA-NPIP (National Poultry Improvement Plan), and the heirloom garlic is certified USDA Organic.

Colorado State University Local and Regional Food Systems
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