Farmer | Plowshare Farm Anthroposophic Lifesharing Community | Greenfield, NH

Biodynamics; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sustainable agriculture is seeking a dedicated farmer to join their vibrant community in New Hampshire. This role focuses on animal husbandry, dairy, and pasture care while embracing biodynamic principles. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and ecological renewal. With a commitment to community living, this farm provides a nurturing atmosphere for personal growth and professional development. If you are passionate about sustainable farming and community engagement, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

On-farm private housing

Cash benefit income

Shared community meals

Health insurance

Monthly HSA contribution

Two free days per week

Six weeks of vacation

Retirement plan

Support for Biodynamic training

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy and pasture care is essential.
• Familiarity with animal husbandry practices is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Caring for land and animals, focusing on dairy and meat production.
• Maintaining farm equipment and overseeing herd health.

Skills

Dairy experience

Pasture care

Equipment maintenance

Animal husbandry

Grazing rotation

Fencing

Haying

Herd health oversight

Education

Experience in farming

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

Farmer | Plowshare Farm Anthroposophic Lifesharing Community | Greenfield, NH

Plowshare Farm is in search of a farmer with dairy, pasture care, and equipment experience, who is open to biodynamic principles, to join our farm crew and help carry our animal husbandry, dairy, and meat production. Strong candidates will have experience in pasture care, grazing rotation, fencing, haying, maintenance of farm equipment, herd health oversight, and other aspects of animal husbandry.

We are specifically looking for someone whose primary task will be caring for the land and animals. (While growing into a role working with our community members with special needs is a possibility for the future, this is not our primary need.)

About Plowshare Farm:

Nestled in the woods of southern New Hampshire, Plowshare is a community of about 45 people who choose to live and work side by side, building an inclusive and sustainable community. Our farm and animals are an integral part of our community. With a small cattle herd including 2-3 milkers, sheep, layer chickens, meat birds, and usually a couple of pigs, we strive to care for our animals well while producing milk, eggs, and meat to sustain our community. (Our farm operation could grow to include other livestock if there is a need/use for it and a commitment to carry it forward.)

Plowshare is part of the worldwide Camphill movement, a movement of inclusive communities wherein people with and without developmental disabilities live and work side by side. As an Anthroposophically-based lifesharing community, we are innovators creating a model of social and ecological renewal.

Benefits of this position include:

• On-farm private housing – we have standalone housing for an individual, a couple, or a small family to join us (Plowshare is a great place to raise children).
• A “cash benefit” income, with pay commensurate with experience/responsibility.
• Shared community meals (community lunches Monday to Friday) and a share of the vegetables, dairy, and meat produced on the farm.
• Health insurance and a monthly employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two free days per week, and 6 weeks of vacation annually.
• A retirement plan (eligible after the first year).
• Plowshare also supports completion of Biodynamic and/or Social Therapeutic trainings.