Seeking a spectacular candidate for a work/trade opportunity on the farm. In exchange for lodging in a lovely, fully furnished studio apartment (including washer/dryer, WiFi, heat, electric, trash and recycling), the ideal person will be able to commit to roughly 20 hours per week of farm work. Unless otherwise agreed to, this will include early mornings 6-7 days per week and will be comprised of assisting with barn chores, pen-mucking, skyr labeling and cleaning dairy equipment. Must be able to lift fifty pounds, be comfortable working outside in cold and snowy conditions and have a road-worthy car with suitable snow tires and AWD. And obviously, must love goats.
This arrangement is best suited to a person with a somewhat flexible freelance or remote job. Looking to begin on or around November 1 and go until April 1. No pets please. Must provide one professional and one personal reference. Email Lauren with the subject “Winter Work/Trade” at lauren@villavillekullafarm.com.
Below, please find a sample weekly schedule. Please note that adjustments/accommodations can be made as long as they are discussed at least one week in advance.
Monday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
9:00- 9:45 am milk chores clean up .75HR
11-11:30 -Midday kid feeding and water top up in main barn .5-.75 HR
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Tuesday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
11:00-12:00 kid muck/lunchtime feeding 1.5 HR
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Wednesday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
9:00- 9:45 am Milk chores clean-up .75HR
11-11:30 -Midday kid feeding and water top up in main barn .5 HR
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Thursday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
11:00-12:00 kid muck/lunchtime feeding 1.5 HR
2:30-4 label skyr jars for sale - 1.5 HR
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Friday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
9:00- 9:45 am milk chores clean up .75HR
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Saturday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
10:00-11:00 whole barn muck - 1 HR (w/Lauren)
11:00-12:00 kid muck/lunchtime feeding 1.5 HR
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Sunday
6:00 -7:00 am Barn chores - 1HR
9:00- 9:45 am milk chores clean up .75HR
1:00-1:30 observe skyr-making (elective)
4:00-4:45 Barn chores .75HR
Extra things that might come up that I might want help with:
Hoof trimming
Scur trimming
Meds administering