Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship: On-Farm Regenerative Training

Wolfe's Neck Center; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading agricultural education center in Freeport, Maine is offering the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program for early-career farmers. This two-year, full-time program provides hands-on training in pasture-based farming systems. Apprentices will learn livestock care, rotational grazing, and dairy operations, under mentorship. Starting wage is $15.50/hour with on-site housing provided for $350/month. Benefits available after a probationary period, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work flexible hours including weekends.
• No prior farm experience required.
• Eagerness to learn and work hard.

Responsibilities

• Milking a herd of 30–40 cows according to standards.
• Cleaning and maintaining milking facilities and equipment.
• Handling livestock and conducting health checks.
• Setting up fencing and water systems for grazing.
• Maintaining digital records related to farm operations.
• Operating farm equipment including tractors.

Skills

Passionate about farming

Physically capable

Comfortable in all weather conditions

Observant and curious

Resilient

Job description

A leading agricultural education center in Freeport, Maine is offering the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program for early-career farmers. This two-year, full-time program provides hands-on training in pasture-based farming systems. Apprentices will learn livestock care, rotational grazing, and dairy operations, under mentorship. Starting wage is $15.50/hour with on-site housing provided for $350/month. Benefits available after a probationary period, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and retirement savings plan.