We  are offering an internship for 2012. The  internship will begin on March 31st and end around September 30th . The intern will  learn what to do during kiddings and assist with other various herd management activities including the care and feeding of our new kids from birthing through their first weeks of life, sales,  adult goat care, milking and cheese making. During the summer part of the  internship we will be focused on milking, cheese making , showing and  clipping/grooming,  gardening, and assisting with additional various herd management duties. The internship includes but is not limited to, cleaning pens and stalls, repairs and maintenance, garden preparation, weeding and harvesting. In exchange for your 40 hours a week, we can provide a room with a  private bath in our home or, if you prefer more privacy and enjoy the outdoors,  you are welcome to camp on farm property with access to indoor bathroom and shower. You’ll also have fresh goats milk, cheese, vegetables and modest meals plus a small weekly stipend. Additionally, we‘ll teach you what we can and try to give you a learning experience that you will find both useful and pleasant. Our days are physically demanding but the work is enjoyable and rewarding plus  the goats provide lots of entertainment.   Minimum Qualifications: Must have some experience with animals and experience with farm animals and goats in particular is a big advantage (obviously) You must take work direction and feedback, be able to work on your own and with minimal direction once you’ve been taught how to do a task. You must bring a willingness to learn, a positive outlook and an ability to do fairly difficult physical labor. You must be strong enough to handle 40 -50 pound bales of hay, pine shavings and bags of grain, as well as heavy work of cleaning out pens. A good sense of humor is a must. You must also be a morning person.   We’re located just outside of Keene, NH…a wonderful community with great people, lots going on and absolutely beautiful surroundings. Deadline for applying for this internship is January 31st 2011 . Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and a minimum of two work references to:     meadowridge@surfbest.net or by regular mail Carlene Wheeler PO Box 108 Sullivan, NH 03445