General Description: Acorn Hill is a small family farm and micro-creamery in southwestern Ulster county. We milk a small herd of dairy goats and produce cheeses that are sold at farmer’s markets and CSAs and to chefs, and select retail locations.
Internship Starts: Immediately
Internship Ends: Open
Number of Interns: 1
App Deadline:
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 months
Meals: A share of goat milk, cheese, and meat along with garden produce
Skills Desired: Must be able to lift 50 lbs and have plenty of energy to take on long days as the farmers market season continues into fall. Dairy farm experience is a plus but not required but attention to detail is a must along with willingness to learn.
Educational Opportunities: Learn organic dairy goat management, cheesemaking, marketing and organic market gardening.
Stipend: Yes; please contact for more information.
Housing: One bedroom apartment in our home with full kitchen, cable, WiFi and utilities included. Non-smokers only please.
Preferred method Of Contact: Email
Internship Details: We are looking for a hard working strong individual with an interest in organic management of goats who can follow instructions and take responsibility for multiple tasks. In addition interns will work in the creamery and attend farmer’s markets.
Acorn Hill Farm
PO Box 103
Walker Valley, NY 12588
Contact: Joyce Henion
Phone: [Cell] 845-800-4239
Email: acornhillfarm@yahoo.com, info@acornhillfarmsteadcheeses.com
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