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Turner Farm Livestock Program Assistant

The Turner Farm Livestock Program Assistant will attend to the diverse livestock at Turner Farm, a regenerative, pasture-based operation. This is a full time, permanent position with a primary schedule of Monday – Friday. Occasional weekend and holiday shifts will be required based on operational and livestock needs.

Current livestock under our care:

  • Red Devon Cattle
  • Katahdin Sheep
  • Laying Hens
  • Hogs (Seasonal)
  • Meat birds (Seasonal)
  • Any additional livestock enterprises that might be added to the farm operation over time.

Organizational Relationship: The Livestock Assistant will report to the Livestock Program Manager and will work with the other Livestock Program Assistants as well as any Livestock Program Interns.

Job Duties: The Livestock Assistant will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day husbandry activities required to keep all the livestock on Turner Farm healthy and productive. These include but are not limited to:

  • Feeding, watering, and administering any medicines prescribed at the direction of the Livestock Program Manager.
  • Rotating animals as needed across various pastures and paddocks using a combination of electrified net fencing, and multi strand poly wire fences.
  • Cleaning and repairing stalls and any other areas occupied by livestock.
  • Assisting in arranging for the humane transporting of livestock.
  • Ability to come in during emergency cases (animals escape their pen, etc.).
  • Assisting with mowing fields, seeding pastures, building fence, and other various pasture projects.
  • Collect, and inspect eggs for washing and packing in cartons.

An excellent candidate will exhibit the following:

  • Strong work knowledge followed by organizational skills.
  • Respect and caution around large animals.
  • Reliability and dependability.
  • Adaptability to meet the needs of animal care.
  • Eagerness and willingness to learn and work alongside others.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in livestock or other large animal related fields.
  • Interest and basic knowledge of farming, biology, and livestock animals.
  • Strength and flexibility – ability to lift heavy objects/animals safely.
  • Prior experience with agricultural equipment and large machinery operations is preferred.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Valid driver's license.

In depth training on soil health, management-intensive grazing, holistic planned grazing, and other regenerative practices will be offered in house and utilized.