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Accepting applications for 2026 

Farm Assistant /Apprenticeship  

 

Animals, Vegetables and Flowers

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 where the help is needed.

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.

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic to learn about goat health care, work in adverse weather conditions and be self motivated to work alone. 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.

Hours

Thursday - Monday 

Morning and evening milking (flexible)

starting pay $18 hr.

25  +hours a week  

$60/ Farmer Market

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 (Thursdays & Fridays)

Desired Dates February - Sept/Oct

We start kidding in end of January into end of February.

Interested?

Email the following to

melissadandelion@gmail.com 

- Resume- a) basic personal info (address, date of birth, phone number)  c) include a list of previous work experience within the last 2 years.

- A short description as to why you would like to work for our farm, including:

  

     Any experience with animals.

     

  Include 2 work references  and 1 personnel.

 

​                                                   Want to volunteer? 

We are inviting you to get involved and to come see what we do. If you would like to put your hands in the dirt please reach out to us and we would appreciate the generous help! 

 

 

Farm Store Hours: 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm

Winter Hours please call ahead​

204 Hulett Hill Road

Sheffield, Massachusetts

© 2020 Dandelion Hill Farm

Call/text: (413) 429-7898

Email: melissadandelion@gmail.com

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