Job Openings at Sidehill Farm

At Sidehill Farm we graze and milk a small herd of Normande and Jersey cows. We sell raw milk at the farm, and also produce delicious yogurt, which is delivered to stores and restaurants around western Massachusetts. Our mission is to produce the healthiest, best-tasting yogurt and raw milk available by focusing on a total picture of health—of our customers, our cows, our crops, the local working rural landscape, and the robust biological and human community within which we all thrive. We are expanding and need talented people to work with us!

Amherst Farmers Market Person: 2-3 Saturdays per month, 10 hrs per Saturday. Beginning first weekend in May

We are looking for two people to each cover two markets per month. One position has been filled - we're looking for one more!

Sell yogurt and smoothies at the Amherst Farmers Market 2 or 3 Saturdays per month. Must be friendly, outgoing, neat, and organized, and like getting up early! (Your day will start at 5:30am loading the truck at the farm!) The ideal person is a yogurt enthusiast who loves chatting with customers, and can blend smoothies, make change, and stock the booth all at the same time! Your day will be busy but fun, and you'll meet lots of great people. Good driving record necessary - you'll be driving a large refrigerated van.

Please call Amy, Paul, or Cecilia at (413) 625-0011.

Herd Manager: part time now, growing to full time by Fall 2012

The herd manager will have primary responsibility for milking, feeding, herd health and monitoring heats, maintenance of milking equipment, and calf and barn chores. Herd manager will also help with fencing, paddock sizing for rotational grazing, haymaking, pasture clipping, and whatever else comes up.

Must have a minimum of 2 years experience with organic dairy (3-5 years preferable). Must be able to handle animals calmly and gently and be skilled with tractors and equipment.

This is a year-round position. We are looking for someone motivated, observant, patient, responsible, and really fun to be around.

Competitive pay, 6 day workweek, paid time off

Please send a resume, and a brief explanation of why you would like to work at Sidehill farm, and why you would be a good fit here.

Posted 4 May 2012