Company description

Millstone Farm (www.millstonefarm.org) is a 71-acre family owned farm in Wilton, CT. We are a working farm with many different components including: diversified livestock, 3 acres of intensively produced crops, and an international level equestrian facility. We are focused on regenerative farming, educational opportunities, and innovative technologies that improve the health of our community, our animals, and our land. Our farmers are committed to strengthening ties between the surrounding community and our land through our Community Supported Agriculture program and partnerships with local markets, chefs, community organizations and non-profits.

Job description

Millstone Farm

Millstone Farm (www.millstonefarm.org) is a 75-acre family owned farm in Wilton, CT. We are a working

farm with many different components including: livestock, gardens, equestrian facility, and pasture and lawn maintenance.

Position(s) Available: Livestock & Landscaping Farm Hand

We are looking for an experienced Farm Hand to support the Livestock Manager and Facilities & Grounds Manager in fulfilling the livestock chores and landscaping duties. The individual will split their time equally between the two departments.

Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)

Livestock

• Daily animal chores (layers, broilers, sheep, pigs, turkeys, llamas)
• Setting up electric fencing and moving animals between pastures
• Washing and packing eggs
• Inventory of meat products
• Moving chicken tractors
• Mucking stalls & coops
• Trailering livestock, picking up meat, produce deliveries to markets, etc.
• Farm carpenty projects as requested by farm management & livestock/garden/equestrian staff.

Landscaping

• Seasonal set-up and shut-down (Irrigation, spring & fall cleanup, winterization)
• Operate zero turn mower, tractor mower, push mower to maintain the pastures, lawns, and garden pathways
• Use weedwhacker, hand tools, and hand weeding to maintain the perennial garden beds
• Maintain working order & maintenance of all machinery, tools, and equipment used
• Assist with livestock and garden staff as needed
• Weekly check-ins and seasonal maintenance on other properties associated with the farm

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to bring enthusiasm, initiative and a good attitude each day
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience and skill operating various farm vehicles; tractor, Bobcat, trailers, etc
• Ability to focus on quality and have attention to detail when performing any tasks
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions and physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs.
• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• Ability to follow directions, ask questions when needed, and retain information for future reference
• Desire to learn
• Communicate well with others

Salary & Benefits

• $15 - $20 per hour, dependent on experience, paid bi-weekly
• Full-Time, Seasonal Position with a 3-month trial period to start.

• • • And potential for Year Round position upon satisfactory work completed over time

• Eligible for year-end bonus (determined by work throughout the year)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline

Attachment

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