This gives everyone involved an opportunity to get hands-on experience working with the animals, as well as managing the business interest of the farm. The whole system revolves around the idea that work experience is the only way to learn management skills. The group is divided into several committees which are involved in different facets of the operation. Each member is required to serve on 4 committees which they are interested in. Committee groups do research and work in their area and, when necessary, present problems to the entire group for a vote.
Committees meet when necessary, and the entire group meets twice a week.
At these meetings current business is discussed and plans are made for the future. Each member also takes a turn at being herdsperson over the course of a term. Herdsperson's duties included general everyday management of the operation. Their job is to keep everything running smoothly, and take care of small problems which may arise. The program runs for one year starting in January.