Weekend & Weekday Farmhand - Animal Care

The Good Shepherds - Ferris Farms

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Agriculture

Full Time

Job Description

About the Role:

Step into boots-on-the-ground animal care. You’ll help us maintain the health and comfort of cows, chickens, horses, and sheep during the weekend—and pick up a weekday or two to help the full-time team breathe a bit easier.

Key Responsibilities:

Feed and water animals daily during assigned shifts

Clean pens, stalls, and barns

Check for health issues, injuries, or odd behavior

Keep animal spaces tidy and safe

Qualifications:

Must be reliable, observant, and animal-confident

Experience on a farm or with livestock preferred

Able to lift, scoop, shovel, and walk the property solo

Schedule:

Saturdays and Sundays (Approximately 2 hours/day in Summer and 4 hours/day in Winter)

1–2 additional weekdays (flexible hours)

Company DescriptionThe Good Shepherds - Ferris Farms is non-profit farm that raises cattle, sheep, chickens and some vegetables and fruits.

Our Mission
The Good Shepherds seeks to tackle food insecurity through collaborative community partnerships, with the ultimate goal to provide healthy food to those who need it the most.

We believe everyone should have access to high-quality, nutritious food, no matter their financial situation.

Company Description

The Good Shepherds - Ferris Farms is non-profit farm that raises cattle, sheep, chickens and some vegetables and fruits.\r\n\r\nOur Mission\r\nThe Good Shepherds seeks to tackle food insecurity through collaborative community partnerships, with the ultimate goal to provide healthy food to those who need it the most.\r\n\r\nWe believe everyone should have access to high-quality, nutritious food, no matter their financial situation.