Education

SEMESTER-LONG PROGRAMS

Applied Environmental Science Program
The Applied Environmental Science Program (AESP) was established at Miner Institute in 1972 by the State University of New York, Plattsburgh. The basic model for teaching is "Show me, and I’ll look. Tell me, and I’ll listen. Involve me, and I’ll learn."

Advanced Dairy Management
This intensive residential program is a key part of the Vermont Technical College/UVM 2+2 program, which allows students to directly transition to UVM as juniors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Experience in Farm Management
Farm Management students at the Miner Institute dairy farm become experienced at milking, herd health, calves, and a variety of field work activities such as tillage, planting, and harvesting. The students fit and show a string of dairy cattle at the local county fair. The Summer Experience in Farm Management introduces students to the modern farm as a business, which has as its objective the conversion of plants into milk and meat.
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Summer Experience in Equine Management
The emphasis of this program is the management of a commercial equine facility and improved horse handling and training skills. Students will learn ground training techniques including halter breaking, lungeing, longlining, and ground driving. The versatility of the Morgan and varied ages and abilities of horses at Miner Institute allow for students to experience many different disciplines to varying degrees. Students will have an opportunity to participate in other operations including milking, pasture management, and a variety of field work activities.
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Summer Experience in Agricultural Research
The Summer Experience in Agricultural Research is a new offering by Miner Institute in 2005. Students interested in careers in veterinary medicine and graduate school will find this program useful in preparing for academic and career opportunities in the agricultural research field.
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Heart's Delight Farm Summer Intern Program
This internship involves cataloging historical records in accordance with standard conservation methods in the library’s archives, researching and compiling text for exhibit materials, and producing preliminary plans for future exhibit projects. The intern will work at the historical exhibit on Saturdays. Compensatory time will be given during the week for weekend duty. Other research duties will be assigned as time allows.
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This opportunity is a full-time, 24-month position.

The post-doctoral fellow assists our dairy nutrition research and education. Primary responsibilities include writing grant proposals, experimental protocols, and research papers for publication; conducting literature reviews; preparing animal care and use applications; statistical analysis of research data; performing laboratory procedures; collecting data, samples, and caring for research animals; and assisting undergraduate and graduate students with research projects. Other duties include contributing articles to Miner Institute's monthly Farm Report and making presentations to undergraduates, dairy producers, and agribusiness professionals. In addition, the post-doctoral fellow will represent Miner Institute at professional meetings to foster collaborations with the feed industry and other research groups.

Applicants must have obtained an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Animal Sciencec, Dairy Science or related field within the past three years. A strong background in dairy nutrition and demonstrated productivity in the laboratory is required. Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a group environment are highly desirable. A high degree of motivation, organization and the ability to multi-task are also required.

Interested applicants can send curriculum vitae/resumes, along with a brief description of previous research experience and the names and addresses of three references to:
Dr. Rick Grant, President
Miner Institute
P.O. Box 90
Chazy, NY 12921
or via email to: dutil@whminer.com