Milkmaid / Goatherd – Dream Goats

Last Updated On: May 7th, 2026 at 07:38PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
10594 Button Rd
Belding, Michigan, 48809

Primary Contact: Leah Sienkowski
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 6167807401
    Email: thedreamgoats@gmail.com

Website: https://www.dreamgoats.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: We are a community-run small-scale woodland goat dairy. Our Nubian milking does are co-owned by our herdshare, and we have a thriving work-learning barter-ship program . We make herbal-infused goatmilk soap and host spring baby goat cuddles and year-round goat hikes. We have a reverence for our herd's wisdom and they harvest their own food and medicine during the growing season, supplemented by local hay and grain.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: May
Internship Ends: November
Number of Internship Available: 15
Application Deadline: Apr-25
Minimum Length of Stay: NA

Internship Details:

Our low-commitment work-learning barter-ships are a good opportunity to gain skills, find community, and even see if farming is a good fit for you. Volunteers receive milking or herding training at onboarding are scheduled on a monthly basis for 2-3 shifts per month, plus optional community-learning opportunities.

No experience necessary–just a passion for animals, food, and agriculture; a bit of grit; and your own transportation. This small operation relies on many good hearts and hands. Consider joining us! ​

Milkmaids: 7-9/8-10am, April-December
AM Goatherds: 9-11am, May-September
PM Goatherds: 6:30-8:30pm, May-October  (evening shifts may move to 5:30-7:30 as sun sets earlier)

*3x/month commitment–doesn’t have to be the same day/s each week or month

Educational Opportunities: Milking goats Herding goats Goat health care Cheese and soap making

Skills Desired: NA

Meals: No

Stipend: 1 quart go goatmilk or bar of soap per shift

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: email