CVKH is looking for a Dairy Farm Manager to join our community and help manage and/or co‐manage the following tasks:
Training and providing work for a crew of around 10 people, including “villagers”, or residents
with developmental disabilities.
Making sure that a herd of 25 to 35 lactating cows are milked twice every day. Doing the
milking of those cows 2-3 mornings per week and 1-3 afternoons per week, and overseeing
the rest of the milkings.
Managing the health, feeding, and well-being of a herd of 35-40 organically certified dairy
cows and 45-50 heifers of various ages, as well as 3-4 bulls.
Managing, breeding, and culling of those animals as needed, and all associated vet calls,
record keeping, and supplies purchased.
Managing a flock of 100-200 laying hens, with a rotating pastured system. Buying and
culling hens, feeding, collecting, and selling eggs. Purchasing associated supplies, feed,
bedding. Maintaining 2 hen houses and fences.
Bringing cull cows or steers to the butcher. Marketing meat for beef share purchases.
Marketing our milk. Managing all associated communications, billing, and record keeping.
Managing the supply of plastic bottles, lids, and labels for such milk, and overseeing the
bottling/delivery process, and sanitation procedures.
Maintaining milk licenses, certifications, and associated reports.
Maintaining and repairing 5 tractors, assorted trucks and farm equipment. Repairing and
replacing equipment as needed.
Maintenance and repair of two barns and numerous sheds and out buildings.
Managing approximately 210 acres of pastures and fields for the feeding of the dairy
livestock.
Managing all aspects of the dairy budget.
Managing the health and safety needs of dairy workers and village residents and visitors in
connection with the dairy, and the food safety of our products.
Keeping the farmstead, dairy barn, and milk house in good order.
Making and using biodynamic preparations, attending weekly Land Association meetings, and
collaborating with other village workshops.
If interested, please contact us at 610‐935‐3963 or email at information@camphillkimberton.org.
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