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- Training -
 We offer two training positions: One is an internship from April to October, geared for people, who have little or no farm experience. You get an overview of farm life in general and we ask your help, wherever it is needed, house, farm or garden.
The other is an apprenticeship from March until March, for people seriously considering Dairy Farming or a related field as a profession. Previous Experience is preferred, as you should be strongly motivated already for milking cows. We offer complete training in all aspects of management and labor throughout the course of the seasons, with the opportunity to make real experiences in all aspects taught. At the end of the year you should have a solid foundation to go on as a journeyman or sharemilker (recommended, see below).  We also offer the opportunity to run your own dairy business as a sharemilker. Two years of experience are required of which one year has to be on our farm (see apprenticeship, above) prior to entering into the sharemilking agreement.
As a sharemilker you run essentially your own business within our farm. You provide all labor and most management for all livestock. In return you get a share of the milk (your own check), a share of all female calves (born in our spring calving window), which you are allowed to raise on the farm, and free housing. You sign a three- year agreement and after it's conclusion you move with your cattle off the farm. We act as mentors, help out where needed, provide most forage, machinery and equipment. The program is designed so that your risk in getting started is greatly reduced (for example in a drought we buy all the feed), you gain valuable management experience and build equity at the same time. Please write or call for more information and references. |
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