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Draft Horse Teamster
Heritage Acres Farm
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Lancaster, PA
$35,000 - $45,000
full time
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About this job
Seeking an experienced teamster to work our 80-acre diversified farm using draft horse power. We are a horse-powered CSA and education farm committed to low-tech, sustainable agriculture.
Responsibilities:
• Harness, drive, and care for a team of Percherons
• Plow, disc, cultivate, and harvest using horse-drawn equipment
• Daily horse care including feeding, grooming, and health checks
• Maintain and repair harness and horse-drawn implements
• Lead educational workshops on draft horse farming
• Assist with general farm work as needed
Requirements:
• Significant experience driving draft horses
• Knowledge of horse health, nutrition, and hoof care
• Ability to maintain and repair leather harness
• Mechanical aptitude for implement maintenance
• Teaching ability for public workshops
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Tags & Categories
🐓 Livestock Care🌾 Farm Hand🌿 Organic🏡 Small-scale🥬 CSAanimal careeducationsustainable
Benefits
- 🏠Housing Included
- 🍽️Meals Provided
- 📚Learning Opportunities
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Benefits
- 🏠Housing Included
- 🍽️Meals Provided
- 📚Learning Opportunities