Regenerative Farm Assistant

DANK Regenerative Farm is a small, developing regenerative farm in Moncure, NC dedicated to producing exceptional food while restoring the ecosystems that make farming possible. Rather than simply minimizing harm, our goal is to actively improve the land through soil regeneration, wildlife habitat restoration, thoughtful animal care, biodiversity, and continual experimentation. We’re currently working toward AGW Regenerative Certification, Animal Welfare Approved (AWA), and Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification. Every decision is evaluated through one question: Does this leave the land healthier than we found it?

About the role

Looking for someone to work directly alongside the owner during an exciting stage of development as we prepare for multiple third-party certifications focused on regenerative agriculture, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation. This is a temporary contract position expected to last approximately 6–10 weeks, with potential for future opportunities as the farm continues to grow. The work is physically demanding, highly varied, and ideal for someone who enjoys building things, improving systems, and making meaningful contributions rather than performing repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
• Care for poultry (especially chickens)
• Work independently to improve farm systems and infrastructure

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable performing physical labor outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
• Experience caring for poultry (especially chickens)
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Regenerative agriculture experience
• Rotational grazing knowledge
• Native plant knowledge
• Wildlife habitat restoration
• Compost systems experience
• Small construction experience
• Experience with ducks, geese, guinea fowl, or peafowl
• Experience working toward farm certifications

Skills

Candidates should be prepared to answer two of the following questions in their application:

• Our compost system is currently a simple ground pile used around poultry. How would you improve it while keeping labor low and maximizing compost quality?
• What is one invasive species you’ve successfully managed, and how did you approach it?
• Imagine you had one weekend to improve biodiversity on a 3-acre farm. Where would you start?
• Describe one system you’ve made significantly more efficient.
• What’s something you’ve built, repaired, or designed that you’re particularly proud of?

Pay

$22-25/hr