Company description

Asgaard Farm & Dairy is a diversified family farm located between the Champlain Valley and the High Peaks regions of the Adirondack Park in northeastern New York. This historic property was once the home of Rockwell Kent, well-known artist, writer, adventurer, political activist and farmer. Our anchor business is a goat dairy and creamery. We have been producing award-winning farmstead cheeses since 2008. Complementing our goat husbandry are grass-fed and grass-finished beef together with pastured pork, poultry and eggs. We are also part of the American Tree Farm System and responsibly manage large tracts of adjoining woodlands. Sustainability driven by regenerative farming practices, renewable energy, excellent products and community engagement is at the heart of Asgaard’s mission.

Our farm is situated along the east branch of the Ausable River, about 25 miles from Lake Placid, NY to the southwest and Plattsburgh, NY to the northeast. It is a 2-hour drive to Montreal, QC, to Burlington, VT or to Albany, NY. A vibrant community of small farms populates this corner of the Adirondacks. The surrounding landscape is beautiful, and the area offers an abundance of recreational and cultural pursuits.

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our team who has spent at least one year working in the field of agriculture. Someone who is on a farming career path and eager to gain more knowledge, develop new skills and take on more responsibility.

The individual we recruit will be involved in all aspects of the operation listed below.

• Pasture management, relying most heavily on multi-species rotational grazing
• Mobile fence handling and water system layout
• Feeding and regular care of the different animal groups (twice-daily chores)
• Milking the goats 4 times per week from March – December
• On-farm poultry processing two times per month from June – September
• Making hay
• Routine veterinary tasks
• Maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment
• Processing firewood
• Carpentry and other special projects
• Keeping records and measuring performance
• Participating in regular staff meetings to set priorities, establish work plans and discuss/solve problems.

Much of the work listed above requires the use of power tools, tractors and other heavy equipment. The ideal candidate would know how to operate such things with competence.

The farmer we hire will report to the owner and work alongside the goat herd/dairy manager and the facilities manager. There will also be 2 – 3 interns working at various times during the season.

Individuals with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply.

• At least 1 year of previous farming/agricultural experience
• Curiosity, keen observation and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Familiarity with excel and other data collection/analysis tools
• Initiative, strong work ethic, positive "can do" attitude
• Ability to work independently and together with a group
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with little to no difficulty
• Willingness to work outside in variable (sometimes extreme) weather conditions
• Driver's license and clean driving record
• Sense of humor

Compensation includes PTO, subsidized health insurance and a generous amount of food produced on the farm.

Housing is a possibility.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, less than $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline