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Host Training Plan
Shasta Farm
Name | Steve Ayala | [email protected] | |
Steward(s) Selected | Canessa Rendueles – | ||
Training Start Date | 07/01/2018 | Training End Date | 09/01/2018 |
Steward Training Hours per Week | 40 | ||
Compensation (Stipend or Wage) | Yes | If Yes, how much/how often? | [1156] |
Non-Monetary Compensation and Estimated Value | 0 |
Name of your Workers’ Compensation Carrier | Berkshire Hathaway |
Will your Workers’ Compensation policy cover the Steward? | Yes |
Number of Employees at training location | 86 |
Number of Interns/Trainees/Apprentices at training location | 0 |
Annual Revenue | $25 Million or More |
[Phase 1]
Phase Name | Cattle & Sheep Focus | ||
Start Date of Phase | 07/01/2018 | End Date of Phase | 07/22/2018 |
Primary Supervisor during this phase | John Paul Thompson | Supervisor Title | Director of Cattle |
[email protected] | Phone Number | 6033189804 | |
1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
Supervision: Trainee is to report to the trainer each morning for a daily opening lesson. |
2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
To learn real life pasture rotation practices for both cows & sheep. The purpose |
3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
Mr. Thompson has substantial experience raising organic pasture fed cattle and sheep. He currently serves as Director of Cattle at Belcampo Farms, including the Shasta Farm, where he has been employed for over 3 years and currently manages a herd of over 3,000 livestock. He is a graduate of Chico State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. |
4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
Training will provide more focus on the organic, pasture intensive nature of farming. In addition, this intensive focus will be spread across three different animal types and poultry. This provides the trainee with more rounded but in-depth knowledge as well as hands on experience not readily accessible to people entering this field. The added benefit of learning techniques in the US provides a more diverse base of knowledge and experience that increases the value and skill level of the trainee. Outings to local neighboring towns including Mt. Shasta, CA, Redding, CA and the university town of Ashland, OR will allow the trainee to get a feeling for three distinctly different cities. The trainee will be accompanied by both the host and/or members of the farm team conducting the training. The Mt. Shasta area offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities while the city of Ashland offers cultural and dining experiences. |
5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
To learn real life pasture rotation practices for both cows & sheep. The purpose |
6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
Supervision: Trainee is to report to the trainer each morning for a daily opening lesson. |
7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
Trainee will receive weekly review as to the progress of the trainee. The host will |
8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 2]
Phase Name | Poultry & Swine Focus | ||
Start Date of Phase | 07/22/2018 | End Date of Phase | 08/12/2018 |
Primary Supervisor during this phase | Devan Green/Manolis Spanakos | Supervisor Title | Director of Swine/Poultry Division Director |
[email protected] | Phone Number | 6033189804 | |
1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
Supervision: Trainee is to report to the trainer each morning for a daily opening lesson. |
2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
To learn the optimal habitat for raising organic swine and poultry including the |
3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
Devan Green and Manolis Spanakos have a substantial amount of experience raising organic swine and organic poultry, respectively. Devan Green currently serves as Director of Swine for Belcampo Farms, including Shasta Farm, which involves management of approximately 800 pigs. Prior to working with Belcampo, Mr. Green owned an organic hog operation in Iowa and previously worked for various pastured swine operations and processing facilities in Iowa. Mr. Green graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Manolis Spanakos has worked for Belcampo Farms, including Shasta Farm, for close to 4 years as the Poultry Division Director. Prior to this role, Mr. Spanakos was employed in similar capacities with the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas, S&G Poultry, Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, and Whiting Farms. Mr. Spanakos graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences, and he later graduated from the University of California – Davis with a Master of Science in Animal Sciences. |
4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
Training will provide more focus on the organic, pasture intensive nature of farming. In addition, this intensive focus will be spread across three different animal types and poultry. This provides the trainee with more rounded but in-depth knowledge as well as hands on experience not readily accessible to people entering this field. The added benefit of learning techniques in the US provides a more diverse base of knowledge and experience that increases the value and skill level of the trainee. Outings to local neighboring towns including Mt. Shasta, CA, Redding, CA and the university town of Ashland, OR will allow the trainee to get a feeling for three distinctly different cities. The trainee will be accompanied by both the host and/or members of the farm team conducting the training. The Mt. Shasta area offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities while the city of Ashland offers cultural and dining experiences. |
5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
To learn the optimal habitat for raising organic swine and poultry including the |
6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
Supervision: Trainee is to report to the trainer each morning for a daily opening lesson. |
7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
Trainee will receive weekly review as to the progress of the trainee. The host will |
8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |
[Phase 3]
Phase Name | Equine Focus | ||
Start Date of Phase | 08/12/2018 | End Date of Phase | 09/01/2018 |
Primary Supervisor during this phase | Samuel Gemeahlich | Supervisor Title | Shasta Farm Horse Program Manager |
[email protected] | Phone Number | 6033189804 | |
1. Describe the Trainee/Steward’s role for this phase |
Supervision: Trainee is to report to the trainer each morning for a daily opening lesson. |
2. Specific goals and objectives for this phase |
To learn the western method of riding and training horses for work with cattle. |
3. Primary Supervisor’s qualifications |
Samuel Gemeahlich as the Shasta Farm Horse Program Manager has over 40 years of experience with the western method of riding and training horses for work with cattle, including western tack and required maintenance, work on ground training and round pen training, and identifying and correcting behavioral problems. |
4. What plans are in place for the Trainee/Steward to participate in cultural activities while in the United States? |
Training will provide more focus on the organic, pasture intensive nature of farming. In addition, this intensive focus will be spread across three different animal types and poultry. This provides the trainee with more rounded but in-depth knowledge as well as hands on experience not readily accessible to people entering this field. The added benefit of learning techniques in the US provides a more diverse base of knowledge and experience that increases the value and skill level of the trainee. Outings to local neighboring towns including Mt. Shasta, CA, Redding, CA and the university town of Ashland, OR will allow the trainee to get a feeling for three distinctly different cities. The trainee will be accompanied by both the host and/or members of the farm team conducting the training. The Mt. Shasta area offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities while the city of Ashland offers cultural and dining experiences. |
5. Specific knowledge, skills, or techniques to be learned during this phase? |
To learn the western method of riding and training horses for work with cattle. |
6. How specifically will this knowledge, skills, or techniques be taught? Include methodology of training and chronology/syllabus. |
Supervision: Trainee is to report to the trainer each morning for a daily opening lesson. |
7. How will the Trainee/Steward’s acquisition of new skills and competencies be measured? |
Trainee will receive daily oral review as to the progress of the trainee. |
8. Additional Phase Remarks (optional) |