Woven Stars Farm

Last Updated On: enero 11th, 2023 at 07:16AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
52 Winter Hill Rd
Ghent, New York, 12075

Primary Contact: Elizabeth Martin
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 508-254-0833
    Email: wovenstarsfarm@gmail.com

Website: http://www.wovenstarsfarm.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: Woven Stars Farm is a small, women operated livestock farm in the Hudson Valley. We are 15 minutes from Hudson, 2.5 hours north from NYC and 25 minutes to the Massachusetts border. Our farm consists of 180 acres of leased pasture and woods, including a 7 acre pond at the heart of the farm. Approximately 70 acres is currently intensively managed through a multi species grazing operation. We raise a multitude of pastured livestock including sheep, cattle, goats, laying chickens, meat chickens, pigs, and ducks. All of our animals are grazed using management-intensive grazing techniques which support the health of the land and the animals alike. In our multi-species grazing system all of our ruminants are grazed in the same herd/flock. Pigs, chickens and other poultry are grazed separately. We also have 4 livestock guardian dogs which live with either our ruminant herd or laying chicken flock. We have a small apiary which enhances pollination around the farm. Our farm supplies our local and regional community with nutrient dense sources of pasture raised meat and eggs.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: April 28 2020
Internship Ends: November 15 2019
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Rolling
Minimum Length of Stay: 5 Months

Internship Details:

Woven Stars Farm is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an seasonal Livestock farmer. The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning about and working with pasture-raised livestock and have a passion for animal husbandry. They will be working alongside the current farmers but will also be expected to take responsibility for various tasks around the farm. A typical day will include:
Inspecting of the flocks/herds for health and well being
Feeding our four affectionate livestock guardian dogs twice a day.
Rotating the flock/herd a new pasture every 1-2 days during the growing season, which includes setting up portable fencing for all animal groups.
Moving water troughs, mineral feeders and the dog houses following the rotation to a new section of pasture.
Rotating by hand chicken tractors, which are specially designed for ease of moving daily.
Transporting feed to our livestock groups.
Collecting, washing, packaging and distributing eggs.
Assisting in lambing, kidding and calving during the spring.
Loading and transporting animals in a 16 ft trailer.
Fencing maintenance and repair
Light carpentry/repair
Managing sales at our farm stand, CSA and Farmers Market.
Other activities over the course of the season will include: loading and transportation of animals to Animal Welfare Approved slaughter facilities; general farm upkeep and maintenance including cleaning livestock trailers, poultry crates, mowing and fence maintenance; assisting in the marketing and distribution of products to our wholesale partners, CSA members and farmers market patrons. We are dedicated to teaching and providing the appropriate knowledge and skills to our team members throughout their time with Woven Stars Farm.

Qualifications:
Must be able to lift 50+ lbs
Basic animal husbandry skills
A valid drivers’ license is necessary for the position because a licensed truck, car and RTV operation is required
Ability to follow directions and take constructive criticism
Strong verbal communication skills
Punctuality, mornings start at 7 am during the main season and 7:30 during the off season
Ability to work with others as well as independently
Be willing to work outside in all types of weather
Ability to stand and walk for long hours
Attention to detail and good observation skills

Educational Opportunities: We provide education in many aspects around regenerative livestock farming. We will teach you about health, grazing and husbandry as well as farm financials which are important in starting your own business. There are opportunities to work/tour on other farms like a small scale nursery, dairy, orchard etc. We are not Craft members, but you can participate if you are interested. Our goals for your apprenticeship are to promote learning and work in a harmonious, respectful work environment. We will teach you our farming techniques and answer all your farming related questions.

Skills Desired: No experience is necessary but we do value a good work ethic and passion for sustainable agriculture. Qualifications: Must be able to lift 50+ lbs Basic animal husbandry skills A valid drivers' license is necessary for the position because a licensed truck, car and RTV operation is required Ability to follow directions and take constructive criticism Strong verbal communication skills Punctuality, mornings start at 7 am during the main season and 7:30 during the off season Ability to work with others as well as independently Be willing to work outside in all types of weather Ability to stand and walk for long hours Attention to detail and good observation skills

Meals: We provide access to farmer eggs, vegetables from the garden and $100/month towards meats.

Stipend: Yes - for full time-length commitment we offer $800/biweekly

Housing: Yes - a on farm camper with a small kitchen, shower, bed and composting toilet

Preferred method of Contact: Email