Dairy Intern

Threemile Canyon Farms; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Scholarship toward education

Job summary

Threemile Canyon Farms in Oregon offers a hands-on dairy internship where you will work across reproduction, milking, breeding, maternity, herd management and the heifer facility. Interns learn cattle management systems, maintain productivity, and prevent disease in day-to-day tasks alongside supervisors, herd managers and veterinarians.

Internships run a minimum of 8 weeks with flexible start dates; interns are paid $14.55 per hour and housing may be provided depending on availability.

Qualifications

• At least 8 weeks commitment for internship.
• Preference for students with interest in a dairy industry career and on-farm experience.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in major dairy departments: reproduction, milking, breeding, maternity, herd management, and heifer facility.
• Participate in day-to-day operations and learn cattle management systems to maintain productivity and prevent disease.
• Collaborate with supervisors, herd managers, and veterinarians; participate in a project to collect data for management improvements.

Job description

About The Internship

Threemile Canyon Farms is pleased to announce a hands-on dairy internship experience. We milk over 35,000 cows and raise dairy heifers and steers on site. The interns will work in all the major dairy departments: reproduction, milking, breeding, maternity, herd management, and the heifer raising facility. The main aim is for the interns to become familiar with all the major areas of dairy management by participating in the day-to-day work of the departments. The student will learn the systems used to manage cattle, maintain productivity, and prevent disease on a large facility. The interns will be working closely with the supervisor in each area and with the herd managers and veterinarians. The interns will be asked to participate in a project, collecting data to help improve management in each area. The project will be designed to accommodate both the needs of the farm and the interests of the student.

The internship will require at least 8 weeks with the option for additional internship work experience. Internships start dates are flexible and depend on the student’s academic calendar. The intern will be paid $14.55/hr. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student will also receive a $10,000 scholarship toward his or her education. In general, interns will be expected to work 55-60h/week. Housing may be provided depending on availability.

Preference will be given to students with demonstrated interest in a dairy industry career and who seek practical on-farm experience. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

About The Company

A recognized leader in sustainable agriculture, Threemile Canyon Farms combines dairy operations with conventional and organic crop farming to create a closed-loop system where nothing is wasted. Our zero-waste, values-driven operations reflect our commitment to protecting the environment, caring for our animals, and supporting our community. In 2020, Threemile received the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy’s award for Outstanding Dairy Sustainability and was also the first dairy to earn a 100% score on the Validus independent animal welfare audit. With more than 300 full-time and 150 seasonal team members, we support a strong, sustainable food supply for our community and the country.