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Full-Time Assistant Herdsman
Our family-owned raw milk farm, located in Middlebrook, VA, is looking for a full-time Assistant Herdsman. Creambrook Farm is a grass-based dairy with its cows on pasture for 365 days per year. We truly value our employees, and you would be an integral part of our team to ensure that our herd is well cared for. Responsibilities include participating in the daily operations of our farm and meeting high quality standards during milking. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated individual to join a growing dairy farm and to contribute towards its future success.
Some Job Responsibilities:
Prepping and milking cows up to two times daily in the milking parlor, on a rotating schedule including some weekends and holidays.
Assist with pasture rotation / moving of the herd.
Assist with observing the herd for signs of injury or illness and promptly reporting any signs to the direct supervisor or owner.
Assist with cow heat detection and artificial insemination breeding.
Assist with calves’ feeding and health detection.
Assist with herd record-keeping and ID of animals.
Operate and maintain farm equipment
More responsibilities, requirements and compensation available upon request
Location
Middlebrook, VA
Position
Full-time
Compensation
dependent on previous relatable experiences and qualifications.
