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Biodynamic Farm Manager

Live in a way that is sustainable for the Earth and work towards combating climate change in your everyday life!

We are looking for a skilled, experienced biodynamic farmer, but are also able and willing to mentor someone into the position.  

We live on a 525 acre biodynamic farm in the glacial moraine of central Minnesota, with a herd of 16 beef brood cattle, a finishing herd, and 3 dairy cows, which are rotationally grazed. Half of our acreage is forest, wetlands, river, and prairie, and the other half is pastured and farmed. We also have a 2 acre vegetable garden which produces food for summer and winter, an orchard, herb garden, a harvest processing kitchen, bakery, and weavery.
 
Responsibilities

  • All aspects of cow herd management: grazing, health care, winter feeding
  • Maintenance of tractors and all implements and equipment
  • Field cultivation, planting, haymaking 
  • Maintenance of fences
  • Making compost with use of biodynamic compost preparations 
  • Extensive spraying of horn manure (BD500) and horn silica (BD501)
  • Coworking with crews of volunteers and 2-4 people of diverse abilities/disabilities 
  • Milking once a day- responsibility is shared with others 
  • Interest and participation in community life

Compensation

  • Monthly stipend ($200/mo)
  • Student Loan payments ($250-$500/mo)
  • 3 weeks of vacation (reimbursements available) 
  • Free room and board (private room in community house)
  • Daily organic, farm fresh meals
  • Toiletries and daily living items
  • Use of community vehicles (including gas/insurance)
  • Medical insurance / support
  • One full day off during the work week