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Cowboy

Powell, WY ยท On-site

Sunlight Ranch is a multi-unit commercial cow/calf operation situated in Northern Wyoming and ... We are striving for year-round adaptive grazing of range and farm ground. Ideal candidates have a ...

Maintains and ensures the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the feed mill. * Assist in ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Maintains and ensures the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the feed mill. * Assist in ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Maintains and ensures the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the feed mill. * Assist in ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Maintains and ensures the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the feed mill. * Assist in ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Maintains and ensures the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the feed mill. * Assist in ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Maintains and ensures the orderliness and housekeeping of all areas of the feed mill. * Assist in ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Urgent Care Physician

Plainfield, CT ยท On-site

$211K - $250K/yr

Surrounding by farms, so smell of cow manure can be troubling but not too bad." (There are no ... assist their practice for 32 hours per week starting in February. (Today is Feb 1st, 2024, so this ...

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How much do assistant cow farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant cow farm in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Cow Farm vs Assistant Dairy Technician?

AspectAssistant Cow FarmAssistant Dairy Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; farm experience helpfulHigh school diploma; dairy or agricultural training preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor farm setting, tending to cattleIndoor dairy processing or farm facilities, handling dairy equipment
Job FocusAnimal care, feeding, and herd managementDairy product processing, equipment maintenance

Assistant Cow Farm roles primarily involve caring for cattle and managing herd health in outdoor farm settings. In contrast, Assistant Dairy Technicians focus on dairy processing and equipment within indoor facilities. Both roles require agricultural knowledge but differ in daily tasks and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Cow Farm job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 56% Full Time, and 42% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,733 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Job Purpose:

Cowboys play a pivotal role in achieving the production and stewardship goals at Sunlight Ranch. This position is responsible for overseeing livestock, pastureland, infrastructure, equipment, and housing. The Cowboy ensures the smooth operation of the ranch through diligent care and management.

Job Overview:

Sunlight Ranch is a multi-unit commercial cow/calf operation situated in Northern Wyoming and Southcentral Montana. We preserve the history and legacy of the land, while also operating on the frontier of progressive and regenerative agricultural practices. Sunlight cattle graze on a mix of native range pastures, high elevation forest permits, and irrigated farm ground. The Ranch is keenly focused on improving grazing efficiency by reducing overall dependance on mechanically harvested forages. We are striving for year-round adaptive grazing of range and farm ground.

Ideal candidates have a core passion to care for livestock, a commitment to practice excellent stockmanship and horsemanship skills, demonstrate a keen interest in progressive/regenerative agriculture practices, possess effective communication and teamwork skills, and display a positive attitude in the workplace environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Livestock management:
    • Designated herd assignment
    • Tending to all day-to-day aspects of livestock needs
    • Feed, supplement and doctor cattle to ensure livestock well-being
    • Includes fencing, water monitoring, fecal scoring and body condition assessments
    • Participate in livestock crew Spring/Fall works, such as pre-conditioning, weaning and shipping across the Ranch to accomplish tasks efficiently, effectively and safely
    • In coordination with Livestock Manager, implement health protocols, monitor herd health, execute grazing and feeding plans
  • Infrastructure and Equipment:
    • Maintain and repair fencing for secure and safe enclosures, both permanent and temporary hotwire fence, where applicable
    • Maintain and repair water troughs to ensure adequate, clean and proper water supply
    • Conduct routine checks on ranch facilities, tools and equipment
  • Pastureland Stewardship:
    • Oversee grazing patterns to optimize pasture health
    • Implement sustainable land management practices
    • Assist in monitoring and measuring available forage
  • Team Collaboration:
    • Work collaboratively with others to achieve excellent overall performance and a safe environment for all
    • Assist in organizing and executing Ranch activities and events
  • Housing, Vehicle and Overall Asset Maintenance:
    • Ensure proper upkeep of housing facilities and address any potential issues of concern
    • Proactively maintain vehicles and equipment to be utilized safely and efficiently
    • Timely address any issues related to Ranch housing or assets
  • Emergency Response:
    • Respond promptly to emergencies related to people, livestock or infrastructure

Qualifications:

  • Strong work ethic and a drive to succeed as key member of a high performing unit
  • Displays and maintains a positive attitude in the workplace
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience and knowledge of cattle feeding, herd health care, and general ranch maintenance
  • Commitment to practice safe and low stress stockmanship
  • Proficient and safe horsemanship skills
  • Familiarity with maintaining fences, water troughs, and equipment

Provided:

  • Housing
  • Pickup and horse trailer for company use
  • Ranch horses available. Personal horses allowed, up to a limit.