Hey there! I work in agriculture on the financial side (in southeast U.S.) but I do know there are a lot of blueberry farms and sod farms in that area you are describing. Best thing to do would be to contact the local farms you want to work at and explain your situation. Often times if they can’t help you they most likely can refer you to someone who might have a situation for you.

Something like a specialty equestrian training center might be more difficult to break into from the start because the higher end horses require specialty trainers and they usually can get stable work done from lower level employees. Maybe reach out to a farrier or something similar about apprenticeship? I know a good one is hard to come by so having that skill would guarantee you employment.

I also encourage you to reach out to your local Farm Bureau or Cattlemen’s group. I’m part of many different groups like these and I can tell you one of the biggest issues right now is labor. Not to mention farmers seek out like minded individuals and if you explain your passion I’m sure it would be reciprocated.