Internship available

[Bill Fosher]

There's an internship available at Walpole Valley Farms.

For more info, http://www.walpolevalleyfarms.com


Not exactly sheep oriented, but a great place to learn pasture management. Plus you get to work with yours truly.

[Joe Emenheiser]

Did I read that correctly, $100/month and intern is responsible for housing?

[Bill Fosher]

I don't know the details, but I know it is an essentially unpaid position.

[Peg Haese]

Bill, do you get to work very much with the goats? Meaning you personally, not the future interns.

I would be interested in hearing how many applicants they get for these temp positions, and how many are actually considered. The subject of unpaid internships has been very hot lately with the tax people. $100 a month wouldn't be much above unpaid in the New England economy, would it? I hope they' offer quality training and proper safety equipment, not just illegal-alien type jobs.

[Bill Fosher]

Hi Peg,

There are only six goats on the place, and they pretty much just hang out. They may be pressed into service in the future to clear out some brush, but for now they just live the life of Reilly.

Yes, $100 a month is unpaid, but training is the whole point of the internships, and I know that responsibility will be taken very seriously.