Microdairy Internship - Landenberg, PA

MEADOWSET FARM & APIARY

210 North Creek Road – Landenberg, PA 19350
Tel. 610-274-8320
Email: tpschaer@vet.upenn.edu

http://www.localharvest.org/meadowset-farm-apiary-M8042

Meadowset Farm & Apiary in Landenberg, PA, is seeking one enthusiastic and energetic intern for its 2012 season or year-round employment if desired. The intern will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in all aspects of operating a small-scale sheep dairy and apiary with an on-site farm store.
About the internship: This is a 30-35 hours per week internship ideal for individuals considering farming as a career path. Prior livestock / sheep / dairy experience is helpful but not required. However, we ask that applicants be open-minded and eager learners, sincerely interested in sustainable agriculture, willing to put in physically demanding days and work outdoors in all types of weather, and bring a positive outlook and sense of humor to the internship experience. Meadowset Farm & Apiary is operated by two large animal veterinarians and is in its 11th year of operation. The past 6 years were dedicated to breeding dairy sheep with the completion of a milk house and milk processing room this spring. Thus, this year represents an exciting shift as we launch our dairy and new farm store. The intern will play a significant role in the farm's overall development, and we are looking for applicants who are comfortable working as members of a small, hardworking team and independently. As an intern, your days will be spent working on activities such as: managing livestock (dairy ewes, lambs, chickens and bees (if desired), field work consists of pasture and fence maintenance, some weeding and mowing and
managing a small orchard and vegetable garden.
Education: While learning at the farm will largely be a hands-on experience access to artisanal cheese making techniques will be available as well as introduction into milking techniques and dairy sheep health.
Internship Start Date: April 2012 Internship End Date: October 2012. This also could be a year round job. Compensation: The intern will receive a weekly allowance based on a 30-35 hour week, produce and milk from the farm, eggs from our small flock of chickens and references or letters of recommendation.