Farm work

1255 Oblong Rd, Williamstown MA

Description

Farm Hand Cricket Creek Farm is looking to hire a farmhand for part-time chore work. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with animals, supporting local agriculture, and reliable work with room for growth. RESPONSIBILITIES Feeding and bedding calves Feeding and bedding pigs Cleaning dairy barn with skid steer and bedding dairy cows Other bedding and feeding tasks Assorted basic maintenance and cleaning COMPENSATION Compensation starts at $14.25 per hour, fresh raw milk and cheese, and a 20% discount on all farm store products including our pasture-raised beef & veal and our whey-fed pork. SCHEDULE & REQUIREMENTS Hours are flexible and can be adjusted to meet applicant's schedule though mornings are preferred More hours may be available. Relevant experience is helpful but not necessary. Applicants must be able to lift 50lbs, follow instructions well, have good attention to detail, work well independently, enjoy physical work and working with animals. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Cricket Creek Farm is a small, grass-based cow dairy nestled in the Berkshire hills of Williamstown, MA. We produce raw milk, grass-fed beef & veal and whey-fed pork, in addition to 7 different styles of artisanal farmstead cheeses. We milk 35-40 cows at a time and care for about 80 animals in total. Our Mission is to produce nourishing food that honors our animals, respects the land, and feeds our community, and to exemplify a sustainable model for small-farm viability. We sell our cheese, raw milk, beef, veal, and pork in our farm store, alongside a wide range of local products. We also sell our cheese at a number of farmers markets we attend throughout the area. TO APPLY To apply, please email [email protected] with a resume and brief description of why you are interested in the position. Start date is ASAP