Dairy Farm Manager

Farm Job Search; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Farm Job Search in Iowa is seeking a Dairy Farm Manager for a 500+ cow dairy in Northeastern Iowa. The role requires hands-on dairy farming experience, including A.I. breeding, herd health, record keeping, and IV administration.

You will supervise and train a herdsman, milkers and an assistant herdsman; operating farm equipment is a plus. Housing is provided, with opportunities to tailor duties to skill sets, including potential roles for a spouse.

Qualifications

• Dairy farm experience required, including A.I. breeding, herd health, and record keeping.
• Experience administering IVs is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train farm staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dairy operations in owner's absence.
• Supervise and train a herdsman, milkers and an assistant herdsman.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment; assist with calf rearing and milking as needed.

Skills

Dairy farm management

AI breeding

Herd health

Record keeping

IV administration

Staff supervision

Farm equipment operation

Calf rearing

Milking

Job description

Dairy Farm Manager (6207)

Location: Iowa

JobNumber: 6207

Dairy Farm Manager position immediately available on a 500 plus cow dairy in Northeastern Iowa. Owner travels extensively and requires a farm manager to oversee the operation in his absence. Must have dairy farm experience that includes A.I. breeding, herd health, record keeping and administering IV's. Will be required to supervise and train a herdsman, milkers and assistant herdsman. Ability to operate farm equipment is a plus. A couple could be a good fit as there are calf raising, milking and other jobs that can be arranged to fit the skills of a spouse. Housing provided.