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Organic Dairy Intern
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Organic Dairy Intern | The University of New Hampshire
The Tone:
This is an internship at The University of New Hampshire, located in Durham, NH. The University of New Hampshire is a distinguished R1 Carnegie classification research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. Located on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, the university is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. With a student enrollment of 13,000 and over 600 full-time faculty, it offers 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The university actively promotes a dynamic learning environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness, and this intern role directly contributes to the operational excellence of its farm facilities while offering valuable hands-on experience in organic dairy practices.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Durham, NH (On-site)
• Pay: $13–$16 hourly
• Mission: This intern will assist with daily farm operations, focusing on milking and feeding dairy cows, to support the university’s organic dairy farm activities.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Milking: Perform organic dairy milking procedures for cows, which constitutes 40% of the role’s responsibilities.
• Feeding: Manage the feeding regimen for dairy cows, dedicating 40% of time to ensuring proper nutrition.
• Equipment Operation: Operate various types of farm equipment to support daily agricultural tasks.
• Fencing: Execute fencing construction and repair duties across the farm property.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Candidates must possess a minimum of high school education or some college experience. This role is designed for individuals eager to gain experience in organic dairy farming, welcoming those with varying skill levels.
• Experience: A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement for this position. No specific years of experience are stated, aligning with the internship nature of the role.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn core agricultural tasks including milking, feeding, driving farm equipment, and performing fencing work.
