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Farm Manager

Job Type Full Time
Salary Details $70,000-$80,000
Experience 2 - 6 years

Job Description

  • Collaborate with ownership on farm growth initiatives
  • Oversee the daily welfare and management of our 50-head dairy herd.
  • Monitor animal health and coordinate with veterinarians when needed; maintain detailed herd records
  • Operate and maintain tractors and farm machinery
  • Plan and execute seasonal crop and feed harvesting cycles
  • Manage day-to-day farm operations
  • Bring forward ideas for new processes that make the farm more sustainable.
  • Communicate with partners and milk processing manager to adhere to their weekly milk needs

Required Experience ; Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in dairy farm management or a closely related role
  • Demonstrated experience managing or caring for a dairy herd (milking, breeding cycles, health monitoring)
  • Proficiency operating tractors and farm equipment; basic mechanical and repair skills required
  • Experience with harvesting operations and feed/forage management
  • Verifiable track record of responsible, compassionate animal care
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and seasonal extended hours as needed

Who You Are

  • You genuinely love animals. The cows are your responsibility and you treat them with care and respect
  • You are an optimistic, can-do person who brings positive energy
  • You are a self-starter who takes ownership of your work without being micromanaged
  • You are curious and eager to grow, excited by the prospect of expanding your skills into beef and beyond
  • You communicate honestly, work hard, and take pride in a job done right
HOW TO APPLY

Email ian.p.walsh@gmail.com 

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Category Animal Health / Nutrition, Cattle, Dairy