Part Time Dairy Farm Intern / Cheesemaker Apprentice
Necessary Qualities of a Cheese/Dairy Farm Apprentice Loves cheese Interest in animal husbandry, loves goats. Sincere interest in learning how to make and sell cheese Hard working with a strong attention to detail Gives attention to cleanliness and takes joy in cleaning (70% of cheese making is washing!) Always tries to give their best Ability to work alone and take on responsibilities Possible opportunity for long-term work $8,000 Stipend Schedule TBD What you will learn Making cheese. Safety protocols of cheesemaking Raw milk handling Cave Management (washing, brining, flipping, and overall age management of cheese) Selling and marketing cheese (crucial skill as a cheesemaker) Accommodations Intern will be responsible to find housing. Dairy owners will help to facilitate search. Contact Amy Rose Dubin, info@chimacumvalleydairy.com