Dairy Herd Manager – Growth, Quality Milk, Breeding Lead

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

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.