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Large Grain Farm Equipment Mechanic opportunity available on crop / feedlot farm in Western Kansas. Must have RECENT experience maintaining and repairing modern spray rigs, combines, planters and drills with dry land and irrigation farming skills including minimum and no-till. Ability to operate equipment a significant plus. Competitive salary. Benefits include ½ beef, health insurance, a smoke free environment, work truck, house with utilities, and Sundays off plus 10 personal days/year.
Herdsman Position available on 700-cow progressive dairy farm in South Central Pennsylvania. MUST have current experience working with large herds and be skilled at herd health, maternity, reproduction (AI, palpation, and set-up injections) and use of Dairy Comp 305. Will also be responsible for supervising the parlor and treatment of cows. Dairy Spanish is a plus. Candidate must have 4-year college degree, be self-motivated, have good people skills, and capable of working with a team. Salary dependent on experience. Benefits include paid vacation, health insurance and retirement or investment plan.
Herdsperson position available for person interested in working with 300 adult registered and 220 head of young stock on a dairy farm in South Central Minnesota. Cows are milked in an eight year old swing 12 parlor with Dairy Master milking equipment. MUST have recent experience on a dairy farm this size and be knowledgeable about all aspects of a dairy farm. Responsibilities include milking, monitoring cow health including detection of D.A’s, treating mastitis, retained placentas and pneumonia, heat detection, ovsynch programs, AI, and cow identification. Must be a real “cow person” with excellent animal observation skills.
Full-time Calf Care Specialist Position available at 900-cow dairy in East Central Wisconsin. MUST be able to work independently and as part of a team and be passionate about working with high quality cattle. Responsibilities include feeding, dehorning, vaccinating and moving calves according to protocols. Will also be cleaning greenhouses and calf hutches and other farm related tasks as part of farm team. Benefits include monthly health insurance stipend, paid vacation, retirement plan along with monthly salary.
Farm Equipment Operator Mechanic Position available on 2200 acre alfalfa farm in a remote area of Utah. MUST have an understanding of alfalfa hay production and be able to operate swathers, rakes, backhoe and haul/stack wagons. Will also be required to do general maintenance and light mechanic work on farm equipment and center pivot irrigation system. Prefer candidate with knowledge of pivot irrigation systems and electrical skills. Benefits include housing, utilities, cable, internet connection and yearend bonus.
Spray Rig Operator and farm worker needed on a family grain farm located in Northeast Kansas. The main job is the operation of a 2011 John Deere 4730 and to drive semi during fall harvest. The rest of the time will be filled with normal farm work. Must have recent spraying experience and a Class A CDL. Health insurance provided.
Assistant Herdsman/Herdsperson position available on 270 cow modern dairy farm with newer 24-stall rotary parlor and new free stall barn in West Central Indiana. MUST be able to work independently, be a self-starter, and work well with others. Responsibilities include taking care of herd health, maternity, reproduction, and supervising the milking operation. Prefer someone with recent college degree and experience with all of the above but willing to train someone with limited experience as long as they have a good attitude and willingness to learn. Must speak English. Housing available.
Herdsman needed full-time for 800 head commercial cow-calf/back grounding ranch in Central Missouri. First class facilities with late model to new equipment, utilizing the latest in operating/information systems. General ranch activities include AI program, heifer development, computerized rations, daily record keeping, rotational/intensive grazing, pasture management, weaning/back grounding, equipment operation and maintenance. Recent experience in the cattle industry a MUST. A competitive salary, very nice housing and advancement opportunities are available.
Assistant Farm Manager position available immediately in Western South Dakota on an 8,000 acre family farm producing small grain crops--wheat & millet--as well as grass/alfalfa hay and caring for cow/calf beef cattle calving and herd maintenance. MUST have recent experience scouting fields, planting, combining, fertilizing, semi-truck driving, calving, maintaining facilities, maintaining and operating late model John Deere equipment to include 9320, 7520, 7330 tractors, 1890 air-seeder, 9650 sts combine, and 4940 sprayer with GPS guidance, auto-steer, and mapping. Anticipate a 65/35 split of farming/ranching work. Safe and careful operation of equipment is a must and an interest in new farm technology a significant plus. Benefits include housing, beef, opportunity to run own cattle, vacation, new school nearby, professional and retail jobs 7 miles away for spouse.
Poultry Welfare Technician position available immediately in South Central Wisconsin to attend to the welfare and environment of chickens in an egg production facility. Monitor and report environmental conditions to ensure a safe and productive environment for birds. Perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment. Adhere to industry leading animal welfare practices. One Year experience in the poultry industry or production agriculture preferred. Basic preventive maintenance experience and mechanical knowledge expected. Working knowledge of agricultural operations, good communication, strong organizational and computer skills preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications helpful. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401K, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance.
Dairy Herdsman position available June 2012 in Southwestern Wisconsin for a 100 cow Holstein dairy herd. Be in charge of milking and/or milking crew in a free stall barn and double 8 parlor. Work into total herd management. Help with field work as needed. Must be able to work patiently with animals and people. Knowledge of breeding, herd health, milking procedures, and computer records. Post high school education preferred. Mechanical abilities appreciated. Have goal of working toward ownership of herd and farm. Married couple (family) welcome. Benefits: House provided on the farm includes a nice 3-4 bedroom house on new walk-out basement, oak cabinets, 2-yr. old counter tops, all kitchen appliances and utilities provided. Excellent school system.
Herdsman/Production Manager Position available July 2012 on a grass-based rotational grazed dairy operation in Central New Jersey. The farm is currently milking 50 Jersey cows with some pigs, sheep, and chickens. The farm also produces various farmstead cheeses and frozen meat products which are sold in the farm store. The candidate will lead the production side of the expanding business with a goal of producing high quality milk and other farm products. MUST have 4 years experience milking, breeding and taking care of calves and be knowledgeable about rotational grazing, feed production, and operating farm equipment. Must also have good communication skills, leadership qualities, ability to work well with others, and be able to solve problems as they occur. Good salary with benefits which include good housing, matching health insurance plan and possible profit sharing or other arrangement. This position would be ideal for a couple or family.
Herd Manager/Herdsperson position available on 300-cow modern dairy farm in Northern Michigan. This quality award winning dairy is in the process of transitioning to organic production so will need an open-minded cow person who excels in cattle care and organic prevention and is able to keep detailed records. Must also be capable of coaching and working well with other employees. Housing available. Other benefits include meat and milk. Will need to provide references.
Large Grain Farm Equipment Operator / Mechanic career opportunity available immediately on a large 5,000+ acre in northern North Dakota raising beans and spring wheat. Previous experience operating John Deere equipment with GPS and stripe tilling a MUST along with skills related to truck driving and operating other field equipment. Will be required to fix and maintain machinery and equipment in the shop. CDL a major plus. Benefits include time and ½ and some health insurance.
Dairy Farm Operator Manager position immediately for a dairy herd of 70 cows growing to 130 cows. This job includes milking, calf raising, feeding and maintenance. Milk is processed and bottled and cheese and yogurt are produced on the farm. Ideal for a couple with the opportunity to build equity in the herd and possibly own in the future. Housing available.
Assistant Production Farmer Position available for full-time, year round position on a CSA organic farm in southwest Wisconsin. The successful applicant must have at least 2- 5 years of vegetable farming experience and be interested in a 2+ year commitment. Will be to work into an advanced faming and leadership role if demonstrate a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to contribute to the success of the business. Work will depend on level of skill, experience and rate of learning but may include: soil preparation, transplanting and seeding, cultivation and harvest, seeding cover crops, pasture management, animal care, irrigation set-up equipment and facility repairs and maintenance, and record keeping. Required skills include: operating tractors, skid-steer, and other implements for vegetable production as well as basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel). Must possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. Spanish language skills are a bonus.
General Dairy Farm Worker on a 600 head heifer operation in Central Wisconsin. This individual will work from approximately 9pm to 5am feeding cows, scraping free stalls and monitoring the maternity pens. This position is in a new facility. Applicant qualifications are as follows: Good solid background of dairy cows and farm experience; able to safely and effectively run tractors, skid steers and TMR mixer wagons or be willing to learn. Must be trustworthy, ambitious and be comfortable working alone at night. Most important, must be willing to put forth the extra effort.
General Dairy Farm Worker position available on a 100 cow organic dairy farm milking, feeding, working with veterinarian, operating and maintaining field equipment. Recent dairy farm experience with small herds a MUST. Known by other as a person who is willing to work, learn and have patience with animals, people, and machinery. Benefits include housing, health insurance (included but optional) and a healthy, wholesome work environment. The boss will work next to you and, if possible, just a little harder than you do. If he's not willing to do it, you won't be asked to either.
Dairy Farm Herd Manager needed at a large commercial dairy in New York State. The ideal Manager for this position would be one who 1) possess a 4 year college degree, 2) has experience working with DC 305 and Dairy Plan C21, 3) and has worked in a GEA parlor that provides data on cow production and health through RFID readers. Must have the skills and knowledge to reduce the cull rate from mid 40% to low 30% and increase breeding success rates and grow our herd internally by at least 6% per year. Overall, this manager will be responsible for the health, safety and performance of the herd. MUST have extensive experience in leadership and supervisory roles with a history of motivating teams of employees who report directly to you. Future ownership is a real possibility.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Packing Shed Supervisor position available for an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. This will be a job-share position during peak season; willing to discuss options for full and part-time. In this position, you will work with our current packing shed coordinators and management team to plan, coordinate and supervise the flow of production to complete washing and packing of product for distribution to our CSA customers, wholesale accounts and farmer's market. Wholesale/Retail Sales responsibilities include: receiving orders and ensuring orders are filled and shipped correctly. Farmer’s Market responsibilities include: ensuring product being harvested for Farmer's Market is received from the field, washed, sorted and stored appropriately for market quality standards. Also, packing product for market, loading the truck and completing inventory of product upon return from the market. CSA responsibilities include: coordinating washing and portioning of CSA produce in preparation for twice weekly CSA packing. Skills required include computer proficiency (Microsoft Work, Excel, Outlook), experience operating fork life and pallet Jack, ability to lift 30 – 40 lbs, as well as an effective communicator and supervisory experience. Spanish language skills a definite bonus.
Agronomy Operations Manager career position now available in Central Kansas. Responsible for 1) supervising agronomy operations including sales, quality of application, maintenance on all equipment, control of all product inventory, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance issues and 2) providing direction to a staff of spray rig operators and tender truck drivers. Must have operational knowledge of all spray rigs and tender trucks and knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations; working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products; Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements; Custom Applicator’s License; Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or 5 years of equivalent experience is required. Attractive opportunities include competitive salary, complete benefit package, bonus plan and opportunities for advancement.
Crop Specialist/Manager position available on a very large crop farm associate with large dairy farm in Central New York. This is a career position requiring a long term commitment. Crops grown include corn, soybeans and alfalfa. MUST have recent experience operating and maintaining large modern farm equipment and knowledgeable about agronomy – seeds, soils, and fertilizer. Will also be supervising a team of employees to plant, till, spray and harvest the crops. Good planning and communication skills are necessary and ability to think on your feet. This is a permanent, year-round position – looking for someone who will commit long term to the job
Full-time salaried Planter/Equipment Operator needed starting March 1st on 16,000 acre irrigated corn, soybean and edible bean farm in Central South Dakota. MUST have experience operating planting equipment and prefer knowledge of Ag GPS system. Must also be able to perform routine maintenance of equipment. Other general farm related skills appreciated. Fall responsibilities will be based on skills and experience. Need to be proficient in English. Salary based on experience. Benefits include on-site housing or housing allowance, health insurance, fuel or standard mileage payment for personal vehicles used "on the clock". Also include special hunting privileges and production incentive winter bonus program.
Field Crew Leader position available on four-season certified naturally grown vegetable farm in western New York. This farm serves 400+ members and growing. Primary responsibilities of this full-time position include training the field crew and volunteers to be quick and effective cultivators and harvesters. Must be able to motivate crew to set a good pace and meet quality standards while respecting them as a valued part of the team. MUST have excellent leadership skills, good record keeping skills, ability to solve problems, positive attitude, and be open minded to deal with crew and customers. Prefer someone with experience growing vegetables. Salary based on skills and performance. Will be working six days/week May – November with flexible hours the balance of the year. Health insurance is partially paid after thirty days and fully paid the second year of employment. Housing is available locally.
Large Dairy Herd Manager Position available now in the dairy country of Western New York. Strong background in NUTRITION AN ABSOLUTE MUST along with numerous years of experience with large dairy herds and/or a 4 year degree with a special focus on finance and nutrition; experience with Feed Watch and computers a real plus; willingness to work hands-on with all dairy employees is required so you must be known by others as having excellent leadership and people skills. Salary and benefits will depend on experience but they are very generous!!
General Dairy Farm Worker on 600-cow dairy in Northeastern Iowa. RECENT experience on dairy farms is helpful. Must have a great attitude and be willing to help out when needed. This position involves doing a variety of jobs on the farm which may include milking, feeding, general maintenance, welding, carpentry and others. Ability to operate farm equipment is preferred.
CSA Field Manager position available April 1st on 4-acre organic vegetable farm in East Central PA. Responsibilities include overseeing greenhouse production, planting, cultivation, and harvesting of produce in order to serve over 100 CSA members. Will also be responsible for recordkeeping, managing volunteers, and maintenance/repair of farm equipment. MUST have one or more years experience as a crew leader on a CSA vegetable farm and have excellent management, administrative, and people skills. Benefits include competitive salary along with on-site housing and meals.
Herd Manager / Herdsman position available immediately on a large and growing modern progressive dairy farm near the Denver area. MUST have recent experience as herdsman on large dairy farm and be capable of making decisions regarding management of the dairy herd including herd health and breeding, milking, milk quality, feeding and cost control. Must be able to manage and coordinate plans with other farm managers and service professionals. Must be honest, neat, dependable, and have excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to understand and communicate in Spanish. Competitive salary with benefits.
Farm Agronomist / Herdsman Assistant position available immediately in Western South Dakota on an 8,000 acre family farm producing small grain crops--wheat & millet--as well as grass/alfalfa hay and caring for cow/calf beef cattle calving and herd maintenance. MUST have recent experience scouting fields, planting, combining, fertilizing, semi-truck driving, calving, maintaining facilities, maintaining and operating late model John Deere equipment to include 9320, 7520, 7330 tractors, 1890 air-seeder, 9650 sts combine, and 4940 sprayer with GPS guidance, auto-steer, and mapping. Anticipate a 65/35 split of farming/ranching work. Safe and careful operation of equipment is a must and an interest in new farm technology a significant plus. Benefits include housing, beef, opportunity to run own cattle, vacation, new school nearby, professional and retail jobs 7 miles away for spouse.
Spray Rig Operators needed on a large family grain farm located in the Texas Panhandle. The farm is a diversified irrigated grain operation that also offers custom farming services such as strip till, planting, spraying, and harvesting. Operator must be able to follow mixing instructions and operate new John Deere equipment. Will be kept busy year around when not spraying. Class A CDL preferred. Benefits include health insurance, 401k and yearend bonus
If you have a passion for farming and believe farming should be profitable AND fun, then this is the job for you! This company’s tremendous growth projections mean they are now looking for qualified sales consultants to join their team in South Central Wisconsin. The ideal candidate MUST have previous success calling on farmers in a competitive marketplace and have previous experience closing five-six figure business sales within 2-3 calls, mostly from customers you prospected yourself. Ideally, you’ll also bring hands-on understanding of agronomy, livestock nutrition, crop production, business management, sales process and computer technology. Candidates must have verifiable minimum sales-related previous income in excess of $45,000.
Dairy Farm Herdsman job opening available on a very well managed 130 cow dairy in Eastern Iowa. Some experience required. Spend 70% of time with herd and 30% of time with field work on the 250 acres of corn, alfalfa, oats and soybeans. General dairy farm knowledge with a good attitude and an interest in a long term commitment extremely desirable. Skills needed in milking, maternity, breeding, herd health, record keeping, nutrition, and the operation of field, forage, manure, feeding and milking equipment. Housing available close by.
Dairy Farm Equipment Operators (2) needed immediately for full-time year-round career opportunity in Eastern Wisconsin. This position requires a person who is mild-mannered and is comfortable working on teams with co-workers and supervisors. Must have RECENT, VERIFIABLE, MULTI-YEAR EXPERIENCE OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT. Welding and gas cutting experience required. No need for experience in engine or transmission repair. CDL required in order to drive semi’s.
Central North Dakota family farm has immediate need for a fulltime worker to operate newer Caterpillar and John Deere equipment on their 6,600 acres of corn, wheat, soy beans and edible beans. Tractors, combines and sprayers equipped with GPS, auto-steer and monitors. Job includes some light mechanical work. Fabrication skills desired but not required. Must be non-smoker, have or willing to obtain a CDL, self-motivated, and willing to learn. Salary range depends on experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacations and bonus at end of year based on work ethic and dependability. Housing available in the area.
Herdsperson job opening on a 3,000 cow dairy farm in West Central New York. Must have recent herd health experience on a large dairy farm. Ideally suited for a person with a recent college degree. Must have recent experience with most of the following: herd health, milking, maternity, breeding, record keeping and Dairy Comp 305 (or similar applications), nutrition, manure equipment and feeding equipment (running a TMR mixer). Some supervisory duties may be required. Competitive compensation and benefit package available.
Dairy Farm Agronomist / Crop Planner needed to support a 2400 cow herd in New York State. Must have over 5 years of RECENT experience leading and supervising a diverse work force and coordinating crop and herd activities. Proven ability to develop work schedules and plans for subordinates working with crop production and barn activities an absolute MUST. Will need to possess the abilities, skills and knowledge to develop and implement crop strategy options and crop rotations to support the herd and improve whole farm profitability. The successful applicant will have recent experience implementing nutrient management plans, maintaining record systems and operating field, feeding and manure handling equipment. Competitive compensation and benefit package available.
Irrigation Supervisor needed to oversee activities on 20,000 acres and to supervise a crew of 7 employees. Experience with irrigation operations and in particular with different types of center pivots and/or traveler irrigation a must. Owners require supervisor to provide water safely, reliably and equitably to crops that include corn, cotton, wheat and milo. Manage the daily tasks of irrigation including staff supervision and carrying out the policies and directions of the owners. Must understand the principles of water use assessments and withdrawals. Must have some experience in supervising and developing staff. Additional knowledge of fertilizing, record keeping and report preparation helpful. Benefits include health insurance, 401k and yearend bonus.
General Feedlot Worker opening available on large crop farm/feedlot in Western Kansas. Responsible for feeding and caring of feeder cattle in a 3000 head feedlot as well as general maintenance on feedlot and feedlot equipment. Position involves grinding hay and corn for feedlot as well as manure hauling and other farm duties during the summer. Must have CDL. Family farm, non-smoking environment. Benefits include ½ beef, health insurance, work truck, house with utilities, and 10 personal days/year. Competitive salary.
Grain Farm Equipment Operator Position available immediately on a large 20,000 acre family grain farm in the Texas Pan Handle. Crops include corn, cotton, wheat and milo. RECENT experience with large modern grain farm equipment is a MUST. GreenStar experience desirable. The farm is a diversified irrigated grain operation that also offers custom farming services such as strip till, planting, spraying, and harvesting. Operator must be able to operate newer John Deere equipment.
Key leadership positions available in Northeastern Colorado on a large dairy farm. If you have RECENT experience as a Manager, Herd Manager, Herdsman, or Assistant Herdsman on a large dairy farm and are ELIGIBLE TO WORK LEGALLY IN THE USA, you must apply. Owner will train you on farm-specific standard operating procedures on the existing home dairy farm before re-locating you onto the new dairy farm. Ability to speak Spanish or Dairy Spanish an absolute must. Generous hourly rate / salary based on experience along with providing you with appropriate benefits after proving your worth.
Milker positions available in Northeastern Colorado on a large dairy farm. If you have RECENT experience milking on a large dairy farm and are ELIGIBLE TO WORK LEGALLY IN THE USA, you must apply. Owner will train milkers on farm-specific parlor and milking protocols on the existing home dairy farm before re-locating milkers on the new dairy farm. Ability to speak Spanish or Dairy Spanish an absolute must. Generous hourly rate / salary based on experience along with benefits after proving your worth.
Large Grain Farm Equipment Operator / General Farm Employee job opportunity available on large crop / feedlot farm in Western Kansas. Must have RECENT experience operating modern spray rigs, combines, planters and drills with dry land and irrigation farming skills including minimum and no-till. Competitive salary. Benefits include ½ beef, health insurance, a smoke free environment, work truck, house with utilities, and Sundays off plus 10 personal days/year.
HERDSMAN career opportunity available immediately in Central Florida with extensive experience in AI breeding, diagnosing pregnancies and treating sick cows, knowledgeable about vaccines, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories and hoof trimming. LARGE HERD experience a MUST. College degree preferred. Supervise a Hispanic workforce so bi-lingual skills a real plus. 3-5 employees will report to you directly. Must be known by others as having exceptional people skills, an outstanding work ethic with great leadership skills. Expect to work 6 days a week for 9-10 hours per day. Salary based on experience and capabilities. Benefits include housing and health insurance.
Full-time field equipment operator position open immediately on a 3000 acre grain farm and custom harvest business in Central South Dakota. MUST have at least six months experience. Duties include operation of large farm equipment for planting, cultivating, fertilizing, harvesting and transporting grain and oilseed crops. Equipment is equipped with GPS, auto steer and equipment monitors. Must also be able to service, maintain and perform light repair of equipment as well as maintenance and repairs of buildings and fences. Also responsible for feeding and caring for livestock. CDL with air brakes endorsement is preferred but not required. This job requires a self-starter who is able to work independently. Candidate should have mechanical background and is able to perform and complete multiple tasks. Basic math is required. Employee reports to owner. Wage is negotiable and housing is available.
Dairy Farm Assistant Herd Manager / AI Specialist career opportunity available immediately on this 400 plus cow Vermont dairy. If you have RECENT experience 1) as a Herdsperson, 2) are know by others as having excellent reproduction / AI skills and results, 3) are so well organized that you can take over ordering supplies for the entire dairy farm, you must apply!! Duties include but are not limited to reproduction, herd health and fresh cow management. Excellent opportunity to advance to a Herd Manager position. Spanish or Dairy Spanish a real plus. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan.
Dairy Farm Mechanic / Equipment Operator job opportunity immediately available in Eastern Wisconsin for full time year-round work. This position requires a person who is mild-mannered around cattle and is comfortable working on teams with co-workers and supervisors. Must have RECENT, VERIFIABLE, MULTI-YEAR EXPERIENCE OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT. Welding and gas cutting experience required. No need for experience in engine or transmission repair. CDL required in order to drive semi’s.
Herdsperson position available on a 4,000 plus cow dairy farm in Central New York. Two milking facilities are within 5 miles of each other. Replacements are raised at two separate heifer facilities. RESPONSIBLE for all aspects of reproduction, herd health, facility operations as well as be able to supervise feeders and milkers to ensure optimum herd performance and worker efficiency. Focus on this position is to optimize production, maintain and improve herd health, supervise and train other workers and control farm input costs while providing a quality product and projecting an outstanding image of the dairy industry to the public. This dairy is one of several large progressive dairy farm operations within a 25 miles radius and less than an hour’s drive from Cornell University and its world class dairy program. If you have a passion for modern dairying, learning and are looking for a challenging career that will allow you to be among the best in the dairy industry, then you must apply. Significant opportunities for training and skill development. Competitive salary.
Dairy Farm Assistant Herd Manager / AI Specialist career opportunity available immediately on this 400 cow New Hampshire dairy. If you have RECENT experience 1) as a Herdsperson, 2) are know by others as having excellent reproduction / AI skills and results, 3) are so well organized that you can take over ordering supplies for the entire dairy farm, you must apply!! Duties include but are not limited to reproduction, herd health and fresh cow management. Excellent opportunity to advance to a Herd Manager position. Spanish or Dairy Spanish a real plus. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan.
Herdsman position available on modern dairy farm milking 2850 cows with 72-cow rotary parlor. Responsibilities include all aspects of reproduction (i.e., AI, palpation, Ovsyn injections, etc), herd health, supervision of parlor and feeding operations, and maintenance/operation of the dairy facility. Focus will be on optimizing production, cow health and improving employee performance while controlling farm input costs. Competitive salary.
Assistant Crop / Operations Manager position available with a large dairy farm in North Central New York. MUST have experience in all phases of crop production including planting, nutrient management, harvesting, trucking, record keeping as well as supervision and training of field crew. MUST also be able to operate and maintain farm equipment, trucks, tractor trailers, and barn/manure equipment and systems. Focus of this dairy farm is to produce top quality product using exception animal care procedures while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Ideal situation for couple although individuals welcome to apply. Competitive salary and benefits including opportunities to enhance job-related skills.
Dairy Farm Herd Manager position available on modern dairy farm milking 2850 cows with 72-cow rotary parlor. Responsibilities include making day-to-day decisions regarding management of the dairy herd including milking, herd health and breeding, milk quality, feeding and cost control. MUST be able to work with and coordinate plans with location herd managers, youngstock managers, feed managers, parlor managers, crop managers, and maintenance personnel as well veterinarian and/or other service professionals. Must be honest, neat, and dependable and have at least 10-years experience as Dairy Herd Manager and/or Assistant Herd Manager and 4-year degree in Dairy Management. Ideal situation for couple interested in managing a modern, progressive dairy. Competitive salary with benefits.
Crop Sales Consultants needed in Southeastern, Central and Northwestern Minnesota to advise farmers and recommend products that produce high quality forages using holistic and sustainable practices. Top performers in these positions have agricultural backgrounds, are hard workers and enjoy interacting with farmers who are committed to caring for their soils. Must be able to take soil samples and understand what it takes to produce high crop yields and top quality forages. Certified Crop Consultants are preferred but required. Salary plus commission positions.
Parlor Manager / Maintenance Mechanic job opportunity available immediately on a large dairy farm in Eastern Wisconsin. RECENT experience as a Parlor Manager with unique mechanical skills related to parlor equipment an absolute must!! Must be able to schedule routine parlor maintenance and ensure that all parlor systems operate correctly. Will work closely and maintain communications with parlor shift supervisors, milkers and herdspersons. Qualifications include previous supervisory experience, the ability to read, speak, and write English. Preference will be given to those who can speak dairy Spanish. Experience operating computers with herd management software a plus. Will report directly to the General Manager.
Assistant Production Manager job opening for full-time, year round position on a 70 acre CSA organic farm that currently supplies over 1500 families with certified organic seasonal produce. The successful applicant must have at least 2 years of vegetable farming experience and will assist with the planning and management of field operations including soil nutrition management, cover cropping, planting, cultivating, disease prevention and management, composting and maintaining surrounding field areas. This position involves planning as well as execution of the plan, record keeping, and management of a 3-5 member crew. Off-season work involves assisting with record keeping, planning for the upcoming year, equipment maintenance and other related tasks. Required skills include: operating tractors and skid-steer, and basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel). Must possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. Spanish language skills, experience with specialized vegetable implements, machine repair and maintenance skills are a plus, but not required.
The potential for ownership in shares of the farm exists for the right individual who demonstrates a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and contribute to the success of the farm.
Packing Shed Coordinator position available for an individual with excellent communication, supervision and organizational skills. Spanish language skills a definite bonus. In this position, you will work with our current packing shed coordinators and management team to plan, coordinate and supervise the flow of production to complete washing and packing of product for distribution to our CSA customers, wholesale accounts and farmer's market. Wholesale/Retail Sales responsibilities include: receiving orders and ensuring orders are filled and shipped correctly. You will also plan and schedule trucking. Farmer’s Market responsibilities include: ensuring product being harvested for Farmer's Market is received from the field, washed, sorted and stored appropriately for market quality standards. Also, packing product for market, loading the truck and completing inventory of product upon return from the market.
Middle Manager position available on a well established Wisconsin organic produce farm. This is a full-time, year round position. The successful applicant will have documentable experience in the production, processing and/or marketing of produce for fresh markets. Experience with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) a plus. Must have a willingness to learn and contribute to the success of the farm, and be able to work as part of a team. Effective communication skills are required. Also must have experience in most, if not all, of the following: operating tractors, skid-steers, forklifts and pallet jacks. Record keeping and computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) a must. While not a requirement, Spanish language skills are desirable.
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