Dairy Farm Area Manager - Farm Programs & Quality

UNC Dairy; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, located in Batavia, NY, is seeking an Area Manager to strengthen relationships with member dairy farms across the region. The role focuses on animal care, milk quality, environmental stewardship, and workforce development while balancing farm visits and regulatory duties.

The ideal candidate has dairy industry experience, is passionate about agriculture, and can travel throughout the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field, plus two years of dairy industry experience; or six years of equivalent dairy industry experience.
• Knowledge of dairy farm operations, cattle care, and milk quality principles.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with member dairy producers.
• Conduct FARM Program Animal Care evaluations and support continuous improvement efforts on member farms.
• Assist farms with environmental stewardship programs, including FARM ES and COOL Farm Tool assessments.
• Support worker care initiatives and workforce development programs.
• Conduct milk quality inspections and assist farms in meeting regulatory and quality standards.
• Collaborate with producers, veterinarians, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to address challenges and promote best practices.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing industry training.

Skills

Dairy industry knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science/Animal Science/Agriculture

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, located in Batavia, NY, is seeking an Area Manager to strengthen relationships with member dairy farms across the region. The role focuses on animal care, milk quality, environmental stewardship, and workforce development while balancing farm visits and regulatory duties.

The ideal candidate has dairy industry experience, is passionate about agriculture, and can travel throughout the territory.