Come to our Farm and Learn

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Accepting applications for 2027 ​

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Farm Assistant /Apprenticeship

Wednesday- Monday  (February - October)

Morning and evening milking (flexible)

Apprentice will receive a weekly allowance for the learning experience

25+ hours a week  

$60/ Farmer Market

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​​We are seeking an enthusiastic individual that has a strong interest to learn all aspects of a small diverse farm. Concentration with the Dairy Goats but willing to work with the other parts of the farm.

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The job will give opportunity to care for 9 milking Dairy Goat and kids.  Learning to milk by hand in addition to using a simple milk machine. In addition to the dairy we need help with gardening vegetables , cut flowers, herbs and fruit trees. Run our booth at  local farmer market.

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The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic to learn about goat health care, work in adverse weather conditions and be self motivated to work alone and follow detailed instructions. A strong willingness to learn about sustainable organic farming practices and biodynamic principles. Ability to lift 50 pound bags of grain , run small power equipment and handle goats. You must be able to multitask at times

Being able to think outside of the box and come up with ideas always welcomed.​

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​Some of the work will involve the following but not limited to:

• Milking goats 2x a day 

• Bottle milk

• Cheese making

• Feed and care for adult and kid goats

• Cleaning barns

• Assist with kidding 

• Set up barns for kidding 

• Learn hoof trimming and health inspections

• Help with vegetable harvest, wash and pack for markets 

• Weeding, watering and planting 

• Assist with farmers markets, setting up and breaking down ​

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​​ Interested? 

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 Email the following:

-Basic personal info (address, date of birth, phone number) 

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-Include a list of previous work experience within the last 2 years.

(I do not need to know other work experience that is not related to Agriculture, farming etc.) 

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​- A short description as to why you would like to work for our farm and any experience with animals 

  

 ​-Include 2 work references and 1 personal 

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Email- melissadandelion@gmail.com

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​                                                   Want to volunteer? 

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We are inviting you to get involved and to come see what we do.  please reach out to us and we would appreciate the generous help! Volunteers will need to come every week at the same time. 

 

 

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