I have had a one year part time training in Biodynamic farming. 

also love to train on vegetables growing, apples farming, and some flower gardening.

I will love to work in a farm where i can gather more skills.

I am a 66 year old mail from Africa, resident in the USA.I woukd love to work on Part time basis.

Farm Assistant/ Part Time

Morse Brook Farm is seeking a  part time year round farm assistant. Position available immediately (October 2024)

20-25 hours a week, must be available one weekend day.

Primary responsibilities include:

• clearing invasive species and reclaiming field edges using power equipment such as chainsaws and walk behind brush hog
• general maintenance of farm such as snow clearing, mowing, fence repair 
• animal care including setting fence for rotational grazing during grazing season and feeding and watering animals in the barn in winter months,
• assisting with health checks, lambing (March/April/May)
• assisting with haying 2-3 times a year
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

This job requires sustained physical labor on a daily basis.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs 
• Comfortable working outdoors all year
• Be able to work cooperatively with other farm staff
• Be able to work independently on single person projects
• Available one weekend day
• Comfortable around livestock (sheep and cattle), livestock guardian dogs

Preference:

• Some schedule flexibility
• Animal care experience (must have willingness to learn)

Compensation:

• Hourly wage depending on experience $15-18/hour
• For the right person part of compensation is onsite housing - private room. Kitchen,bath, laundry shared with very occasional volunteer visitors. Must be a team player
• Opportunities to learn about all aspects of sheep farming, working with herding and LGD dogs (we place a heavy emphasis on learning opportunities)

Please send a letter of interest and job experience to:

[email protected] or 

Liz Shaw

Morse Brook Farm 

226 Kurkul Rd Westminster, VT 05346

About Morse Brook Farm

Morse Brook Farm is  a 207 acre pasture based sheep farm located in Westminster, VT We primarily raise sheep for meat and wool. In addition to our 150 sheep we have some beef cattle and a sugar bush where we produce Maple Syrup.We are in the process of renovating the 80 acres of fields through rotational grazing, targeted management and focused invasive species control, without the use of  herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. We manage our livestock with the use of Border Collies for herding and Maremma Sheepdogs for guarding the flock. We regularly provide educational opportunities on the role of sheep dogs. Our hope is to increase species diversity in our pastures, provide habitat for wildlife in our woods and fields and coexist with the natural world around us while providing sheep related products. We are not organic but promote sustainable and regenerative practices.

Position summary:

Plowshare Farm is in search of a farmer with dairy, pasture care, and equipment experience, who is open to biodynamic principles, to join our farm crew and help carry our animal husbandry, dairy and meat production. Strong candidates will have experience in pasture care, grazing rotation, fencing, haying, maintenance of farm equipment, herd health oversight, and other aspects of animal husbandry.

We are specifically looking for someone whose primary task will be caring for the land and animals. (While growing into a role working with our community members with special needs is a possibility for the future, this is not our primary need.)

About Plowshare Farm:

Nestled in the woods of southern New Hampshire, Plowshare is a community of about 45 people who choose to live and work side by side, building an inclusive and sustainable community. Our farm and animals are an integral part of our community. With a small cattle herd including 2-3 milkers, sheep, layer chickens, meat birds, and usually a couple of pigs, we strive to care for our animals well while producing milk, eggs, and meat to sustain our community. (Our farm operation could grow to include other livestock if there is a need/use for it and a commitment to carry it forward.)

Plowshare is part of the worldwide Camphill movement, a movement of inclusive communities wherein people with and without developmental disabilities live and work side by side. As an Anthroposophically-based lifesharing community, we are innovators creating a model of social and ecological renewal.

Benefits:

Plowshare Farm seeks to meet living needs so that energy may be freed for vocations. Benefits of this position include:

• On-farm private housing – we have standalone housing for an individual, a couple or a small family to join us (Plowshare is a great place to raise children).
• A “cash benefit” income, with pay commensurate with experience/responsibility.
• Shared community meals (community lunches Monday to Friday) and a share of the vegetables, dairy and meat produced on the farm.
• Health insurance and a monthly employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two free days per week, and 6 weeks of vacation annually
• A retirement plan (eligible after the first year).
• Plowshare also supports completion of Biodynamic and/or Social Therapeutic trainings.

To start a conversation, please email [email protected] or call (603) 547-2547.

For more information about our community, please visit www.plowsharefarm.org.