Camphill Kimberton seeks Dairy Farm Manager

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.