Farm Internship in Vermont 2015

Willow Moon Farm Internship - Plainfield, Vermont - Internship Period: June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015

Located in a small valley on the banks of the Winooski River in a beautiful small town (Plainfield, VT). There are many opportunities to hike, swim, canoe, fish, etc.; some in our own backyard - minutes from Montpelier, the state capitol. They have been operating a full time goat dairy and farmstead cheese making operation since 2010. Additionally they maintain a small bee hive and have a small garden as well as chickens and ducks for eggs. The garden is primarily for on farm consumption. Cheese is sold through local farmer's markets and some wholesale – they direct market all their own products. While not certified organic, they endeavor to use humane and caring principals in day to day operations and care for animals and land.

Opening for one intern - term start/ends are somewhat flexible, tentatively beginning no later than June 1st and ending August 31st. Day to day farm life will focus on goat care, cleaning, milking, and some opportunity for cheese making/market prep/etc. if there is interest - but this is not the primary focus of this position. Candidates should be physically able (lift bales of hay, 50lb. grain bags, push wheelbarrow and wield a shovel). You will work 6 days/week - some days predictable hours, others not so much. We try to set a schedule but also be open to a little flex here and there, making time for a little R&R in every day. They milk twice a day so you'll cover one or both of those milking shifts every day except your day off. As with any dairy, lot's of cleaning and animal care - and repeat. Some of it hard work, some of it more laid back (like taking the goats for a pasture walk).