EMPLOYMENT

Milking Technician PT      All Shifts -- Morning, Afternoon/Eve, Weekends/Weekdays

Join our award-winning small farm sheep dairy crew!
Shepherd’s Way Farms offers flexibility and an interesting, varied professional farm environment with ongoing training. 
The Sheep Dairy Technician is responsible for milking sheep, parlor sanitation, assisting with animal care (watering, bedding, feeding), routine farm chores. During lambing, additional responsibilities and hours possible.
The ideal milking team member is energetic and reliable, works well with animals and find satisfaction in a job well done. This work requires stamina, attention to detail and to the big picture, the ability to lift 50 lbs and a can-do work style.
Animal experience required. Milking experience, sanitation knowledge, and skidsteer and general repair experience useful. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a small team.
Compensation based on experience & productivity, includes paid time off and a cheese share.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States and available to begin work within two weeks. Proficient English required.
Multiple shifts available: Weekend AM 6-11am; Weekend PM 4-9pm; Weekday AM 6-11, PM 4-9pm Additional hours may be available.
Excellent opportunity for a candidate looking for a long-term role with a small, innovative sustainable farm, including potential for new responsibilities.

To apply, email jodi@shepherdswayfarms.com and tell us what you would bring to the team and include  your resume/experience. We look forward to learning more about you!​​

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​​​Farmers Market Sales Associate  2026 Season  

Join us for a lively and fun farmers market season! We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable individuals to join our team at Twin Cities farmers markets as a sales person. Multiple positions available, including a rotating substitute position filling in various markets as needed. This weekend position is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with customers and is passionate about promoting high-quality, locally produced sheep cheese, sheep milk, and lamb.

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Position Details:

• Role: Farmers Market Sales Associate – Sheep Dairy & Lamb Products

• Schedule: Saturdays for Apple Valley, Mill City, St. Paul and potentially an additional Mpls Mkt, and Sundays for St. Paul.  Multiple positions available, including a rotating substitute filling in at markets as needed (not necessary to commit to all weekend days of every weekend -- availability through Oct preferred) 

• Early morning hours, depending on market - 5am-2pm if transporting from farm, 8 am-1pm for Apple Valley. (Actual market hours: Mill City hours 8am-1pm, St Paul 7am-1pm, Apple Valley 10am-1pm)

• Location:  Mill City Farmers Market, St Paul Farmers Market Lowertown & Apple Valley Farmers Market  (St Paul Farmers Market on Sundays)   Depending on the market and the candidate, position may require driving from Nerstrand to St Paul, Minneapolis, or Apple Valley. Others will pick up market supplies at Shepherds Table in Minneapolis or meet at the market for coordinated supplies drop-off.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome and engage customers with detailed information about our local sheep cheese, milk, wool and lamb products

• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently

• Load van at farm in Nerstrand (near Northfield) and drive to market site or meet at market to unload van.

• Set up and break down the market stall  Load van & transport to farm as needed, unload.

• Ensure the display is attractive and products are well-stocked

• Educate customers on the benefits and unique qualities of sheep dairy and lamb products

• Foster a warm, community-oriented atmosphere at the market

 

What We’re Looking For:​

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A passion for local food and a knack for storytelling about its origins

• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment

• Previous sales or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

• Reliability and availability to work Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season

• Able to lift 50 lbs

• Good driving record          

 

Compensation: $20/hr

 

If you’re excited about supporting local producers and sharing the exceptional taste and quality of sheep dairy and lamb products, we’d love to hear from you! Stop by and visit us at Mill City Farmers Market or St Paul Farmers Market to see what it's all about!

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How to Apply:
Please send your resume along with a brief cover letter to jodi@shepherdswayfarms.com or visit Steven at the St Paul Farmers Market market to apply in person. jodi@shepherdswayfarms.com

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Join us in celebrating local agriculture and bringing the unique flavors of our sheep cheese, milk, and lamb to the community!

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See more about the farm, check out this video by PBS.

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Cheesemaking Assistant PartTime

Join our small on-farm cheese production team! Interesting environment, fast-paced but relaxed atmosphere, includes many cheese perks. Work includes significant production cleanup and sanitation, prepping cheese for orders & farmers markets, packing & shipping, assisting with cheesemaking and cheese tending.

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Ideal candidate will have a passion for cheese, be able to work well in a variety of environments and contribute to a positive work atmosphere. The position requires the ability to prioritize and problem solve. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, adjust quickly to shifting tasks and find deep satisfaction in a job well done. Previous experience in food industry essential, experience with cheese or cheesemaking preferred. FSMA, HACCP and PQCI knowledge useful. Ongoing education and training provided. 

 

Part-time, 22-30 hours per week with potential for full-time. Primarily Mon-Fri hours (daytime) with some short rotating Sat a.m hours. Compensation $18-21/hr, includes cheese CSA & pd vacation time.

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To apply, tell us about your work experience and why you’d like to join our farm team at jodi@shepherdswayfarms.com

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