Northfork Farms & Outback, LLC

Youth Development Program

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Mission:

To provide youth with hands on opportunities, experiences, and additional understanding of working in the agriculture industry with outcomes of gaining a strong work ethic, fostering relationships, and obtaining a position at Northfork Farms & Outback, LLC.

Applicants that apply and are accepted into the Northfork Youth Development Program will go through five divisions of Northfork Farms & Outback, LLC. The divisions are as listed below along with the learning outcomes of each…

Horse Management

• Manage stall cleanliness
• Feeding and understanding schedules and dietary needs
  
• Assisting riding instructor with lesson program
  
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly horse chores
  
• Actively assist lesson instructor with preparation of students and classes
  

Animal Care

• Learn about habitats of domestic and exotic animals
• Gain knowledge of each species diet and feeding needs
  
• Manage petting zoo chores
  

Event Management

• Learn about the various field trip packages offered at Northfork
• Gain an understanding of the reservation process
  
• Participate in the execution of field trips
  
• Assist in the setup and teardown of field trip activities
  
• Learn about each exhibit and how to present to attendees
  

Farm Management

• Learn yard management skills
• Participate in upkeep and improvement of various flower beds
  
• Gain a better understanding of improvement/replacement plans
  

Facility Management

• Participate in setting, tearing down, and cleaning of facilities
• Gain a better understanding of each facility
  

​Program Incentives/Rewards:

Throughout this program individuals participating will have fun and exclusive opportunities offered which could include swimming, offsite trips, additional riding time, etc.