Job description
Join Prairie Ridge Farms, a leading livestock operation focused on sustainable, humane farming. We are seeking a proactive Farm Manager to oversee cattle and poultry production, animal welfare, and day to day farm operations. You will lead a small team, manage feed, health protocols, and record keeping, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary, housing stipend, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.
Responsibility
- Oversee daily livestock operations for cattle and poultry, ensuring welfare and productivity.
- Develop and implement feeding programs, vaccination schedules, and health monitoring.
- Manage staff scheduling, training, safety protocols, and performance evaluations.
- Maintain accurate records on animal health, births, culling, inventory, and compliance.
- Ensure biosecurity measures, waste management, and environmental compliance.
- Monitor facilities and equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs.
- Drive continuous improvement in productivity, sustainability and cost control.
Qualification
- Bachelors degree in animal science, agriculture or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
- 3 or more years in livestock farming management or farm operations roles.
- Strong knowledge of animal welfare, nutrition, health management and biosecurity.
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, inventory and farm management software.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Valid driver's license; experience operating farm equipment is a plus.