Dairy Farm Herd Manager

Farm Job Search; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Job Search is seeking a Dairy Farm Herd Manager in Vermont to lead herd health, breeding programs, and day-to-day care for Ayrshire cows. You will milk, feed, clean, and help manage pasture and manure operations while maintaining milk quality and protocol adherence.

The role requires strong herd management and teamwork skills, effective communication with barn staff and quality personnel, and a willingness to grow with a quickly expanding farmstead cheese operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy herd management and milk production.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with staff.
• Willingness to follow evolving protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Milking, feeding, cleaning, and daily cattle care.
• Manage herd health and breeding programs for Ayrshire cows.
• Communicate with barn staff and quality personnel to ensure quality.
• Implement pasture and manure management practices.
• Adhere to evolving protocols and procedures.

Skills

Herd management

Teamwork

Job description

Dairy Farm Herd Manager (5961)

Location: Vermont

JobNumber: 5961

Dairy Farm Herd Manager needed to help grow a farmstead cheese business in Northern Vermont. Responsibilities include managing of herd health and breeding programs for a herd of registered Ayrshire cows. Along with industry leading milk quality, the herd is also a breed leader in production. Strong herd management and teamwork abilities are required. Adherence to and feedback on evolving protocols and procedures is essential. Communication with barn staff and quality personnel are key to success. Duties include milking, feeding, cleaning, and breeding cattle. Operations include whey fed pork, manure management, and pasture management. Competitive pay in a quickly growing and exciting business.