Herd Manager needed to build a new dairy operation of grass fed, organic registered Jersey cows in Alabama. Location is near Marion, about an hour south of Tuscaloosa, home of the U. of Alabama. The individual will be responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations, including:
- Milk production and milking facility management
- Hands-on management of herd health and reproduction protocols
- Overseeing animal care and housing
- Scheduling veterinary visits and equipment maintenance
- Buying and selling animals
- Maintaining accurate and detailed animal identification and herd records
- Hiring and overseeing help
- Communicating management decisions and issues with herd owners
Applicants must be dependable and organized, enjoy working with animals and people. For more information, please contact Jody Banks at (540) 984-3829 or Culbertsonllc@yahoo.com.