It takes some self discipline to get over the discomfort and learn to lean into the heat. During the hottest part of the year we take breaks during the middle of the day, but it can still be brutal.
There is also a swimming lake, some hiking trails and a small grove of old growth redwoods. It is currently the home of 3 vegetable farms, rotational grazing of cows and sheep and goats, two large orchards, a therapeutic horseback riding program, and more! There is a nice community of people that live and work at the ranch. It is now well known for being home to the famous racehorse, Seabiscuit. The ranch has a fascinating history - it was historically inhabited and tended by the Pomo People. Golden Rule Gardens is located on the Historic Ridgewood Ranch. We are seeking an intern that would like to join us in the cultivation of this positive attitude as we attempt to work in the right reciprocal relationship with the earth. Therefore, we try to bring joy, gratitude, and FUN into our work day as much as possible. We try to embody the philosophy “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life”.
While farming is for sure hard work, it can be the most pleasurable and rewarding vocation with the right attitude and perspective. We believe in the CSA model of farming, and while we do utilize some market farming strategies, growing veggies for farmers markets is not a focus on the farm and will not be a major part of this internship. We are dedicated to using regenerative farming practices that include building all of our own compost, using mostly open pollinated seeds, making our own potting soil, using minimal tillage techniques, utilizing cover crops, and more! Interns will get a complete experience working from seed to harvest. W e believe in the productivity of a small, intensive, low till, minimally mechanized, mostly human powered, biodynamic farm.
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