Technical Advisor, Herd Management

Trellis Group; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AgSpire is seeking a Technical Advisor, Herd Management to join our team. This remote, full-time role provides hands-on beef cattle herd support to producers enrolled in our regenerative agriculture programs, combining field guidance with data and program management.

The successful candidate will apply expertise in beef nutrition, reproduction, and genetics, collect and analyze herd data, and collaborate with internal teams to improve program delivery.

Qualifications

• Professional livestock experience in clinical or field settings.
• Familiarity with regenerative agriculture practices (forage, cover crops, grazing).
• Strong communication with producers and technical teams.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-farm visits to assess producer goals and herd management needs.
• Develop tailored plans on beef nutrition, reproduction, and genetics.
• Provide ongoing technical support during program implementation.
• Explain program requirements and data/documentation needs to producers.
• Lead data collection on herd health, nutrition, and reproduction.
• Maintain records using digital tools for reporting and evaluation.
• Assist producers with conservation programs and funding opportunities.
• Spend 20-25% of time on recruitment to expand enrollment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine program delivery.
• Create reports linking herd data to environmental performance.
• Present at workshops interlinking regenerative ag and animal production.
• Develop training materials for producers.

Skills

Beef cattle management

Data tracking

Program management

Communication with producers

Remote work

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital recordkeeping tools

Job description

Company Overview

AgSpire is an end-to-end implementation partner for regenerative agriculture, offering strategic advisory, project design, and on-the-ground expertise to design and execute sustainable supply shed solutions within food and agriculture value chains. Utilizing regenerative approaches and our deep knowledge of what's possible within agriculture, our nature-based solutions yield measurable progress toward sustainability targets, with tangible outcomes related to soil health, carbon sequestration, enhanced biodiversity, and improved water and air quality.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Technical Advisor, Herd Management with strong beef cattle herd management to join our growing team. This unique role blends on-the-ground support to ranchers enrolled in our programs with behind-the-scenes data and program management. The successful candidate will have hands on experience with beef cattle health, nutrition, and reproduction and will be comfortable using digital tools to track data, support reporting, and contribute to program improvement.

You will serve as a trusted resource to producers, drawing on an existing network of producer relationships and contacts to provide one-on-one technical assistance. This includes, helping implement practices that lead to improvement on heard efficiency and productivity, while ensuring alignment with producer goals and animal performance metrics. A strong understanding of regenerative farming and ranching practices, such as forage, cover crops, and grazing management, is preferred. This full-time, remote, salaried position reports to the Director of Technical Assistance.

What You will Do:

• Conduct on-farm visits to assess and understand producer goals, herd management needs, and potential opportunities.
• Develop tailored plans to help producers achieve their operational goals by turning technical areas, such as beef nutrition, feed supplementation, reproduction, and genetics, into actionable steps for producers.
• Provide continuous support and technical assistance for producers throughout program implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for producers explaining program requirements, including necessary data and documentation.
• Lead and support data collection on herd health, nutrition, reproduction, and any additional program requirements.
• Maintain detailed records using digital tools to support reporting and evaluation of the program.
• Assist producers on public and private conservation programs and funding opportunities, including those that support herd productivity improvements.
• Dedicate a portion of time, approximately 20-25%, to recruitment efforts, drawing on existing producer relationships and networks to expand program enrollment and reach new producers.
• Collaborate across internal teams to refine program delivery, share learnings, provide producer feedback, and support client-facing deliverables.
• Create reports connecting herd productivity and management data with environmental performance and impact.
• Organize and present at workshops and events, offering insights into the intersection of regenerative agriculture and animal production best practices.
• Assist in developing training and educational materials and content for producers.

What We are Looking For:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Livestock Production or Livestock Management, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Agricultural Business, Veterinary Technology (with large animal experience), or related field.
• Professional experience working with livestock in a clinical or field setting.
• Familiarity with regenerative agriculture practices including forage, cover crops, and grazing management.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with digital recordkeeping, data entry, or program management tools.
• Strong communication skills and experience communicating with producers and technical teams.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to thrive in ambiguous situations.
• Enjoys working collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote team environment.

General Information:

• Located in: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, or Alabama
• Employment is contingent upon the job location. Any relocation must be pre-approved by the company.
• Moderate local/regional travel is expected (overnight travel 40-50 nights per year).
• Frequent sitting for long durations of time throughout the day is required.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of lightweight equipment during travel may be required.
• The ability to use a computer and type/use mouse for extended durations of the day is required.
• The ability to see and read text on a computer screen, as well as visual material for design and marketing purposes is required.
• The ability to hear and participate in remote meeting and discussions via audio conferencing or video calls is required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license. Moderate to significant driving may be required as needed for business purposes. Therefore, the ability to sit for an extended period while driving, having manual dexterity to handle the steering wheel, strong and visual acuity for driving various distances in different lighting conditions is required.