Assistant Herd Manager in Canterbury, NH 03224
SeasonalJob Description
Our cows are the heart of the farm! Our milking herd includes about 50 head of primarily Normande cows. Our cows are usually very curious and gentle to be with. Everyone is given a name starting with the same first letter as her mother.
Their diet is 100% grass fed with access to free choice minerals and kelp. We graze from May through November, practicing intensive rotational grazing on our pastures.
The Assistant Herd Manager will help and oversee all aspects of running an intensive grazing dairy operation. This job calls for a patient and observant individual who has a good animal sense and can remember everyone’s names and due dates.
Brookford Farm employees are expected to approach their coworkers with professionalism, kindness and respect. They must approach the work with a desire to improve the farms systems and success and be open to constructive comments from managers and coworkers alike.
Specifically, employees are expected to:
Be committed to open and clear communication
Be on time, reliable and responsible
Be comfortable working at a quick pace
Be capable of physical work in all weather conditions
Uphold a positive attitude in the workplace
Grazing, planning, milking oversight, reproductive management, calf care and basic veterinary care all fall under this position.
Needs to be able to give a hand to our chickens and pigs as being part of a diversified livestock operation.
Assistant Herd Manager responsibilities include:
milking shifts
maintaining/ cleaning milking machines/ systems and equipment
Pasture management
building fences
record keeping
possible AI work
operating farm equipment for feeding/ watering
Good Skills to have:
milking experience
ability to lift 50lbs
tractor experience preferred
chainsaw experience preferred
record keeping
grazing, electric fencing preferred
attention to detail, hardworking, reliable
positive attitude and team spirit
Compensation based on experience. If you are interested in a different type of position on the farm or have a partner who would also be looking for employment, contact for availability.
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