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This job expired on October 09, 2019

Assistant Herd Manager von Trapp Farmstead LLC

  • Date Posted August 10, 2019
  • Location Waitsfield, VT
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description von Trapp Farmstead is a family run organic-regenerative dairy in Waitsfield Vermont.  The dairy has been in our family since 1959.  In 2009 we started making cheese as a way to keep the farm in the family and create a more sustainable business.  We believe strongly in organic-regenerative practices and keeping Vermont a working landscape. We work hard to take great care of the land and animals so that our cows produce the best milk so we can make delicious cheese!  In an effort to complete another waste stream loop and add the most value, we started raising whey fed pigs that happily consume whey, the byproduct of cheese making.  They are also fed spent grain from our neighborhood brewery, and organic day old bread from our local bakery that would otherwise be composted. We turn our byproduct and our neighbors byproducts into delicious whey fed pork salami to accompany our fine line of cheeses!

To find out more about us and our business, please visit our website at www.vontrappfarmstead.com Job description
Want to milk cows? Want a physically demanding job?  Want to feel great about being an organic dairy farmer because you are farming the regenerative way?  
Come join our team! Work with a group of people that has great pride in taking care of our animals, our land and each other.

We’re growing! We are currently in search of a full time Assistant Herd Manager here at von Trapp Farm.  We are looking for the best possible candidate to be part of our organic milk production team.  Our milk production team is responsible for harvesting all the beautiful milk that goes into our award winning farmstead cheeses.

Full-Time position Assistant Herd Manager responsibilities include:
  • morning and/or evening milking shifts
  • maintaining/cleaning milking machines/systems and equipment
  • building fences
  • pasture management
  • tractor/field work 
  • year round firewood processing
  • harvesting hay for winter
  • possible AI work
  • record keeping
  • as well as other various farm jobs

We are looking for honest, hard working, reliable individuals to join our team. 
  • Positive attitude a must. 
  • Minimum 5 years milking experience preferred, but not required. 
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.
  • A willingness to learn is essential. 
  • Farm tractor experience preferred.
  • Chainsaw experience preferred.
  • Must like working with dairy cows.
  • Must enjoy working outdoors.
  • Early mornings and flexibility on weekend scheduling required.
  • Must be willing to reside locally
  • Competitive wages 

 
Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions
This job expired on October 09, 2019
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