Position: Beef cattle herdsman — responsible for the daily management of the Roseda Black Angus cowherd and assist in other operational activities related to farm and beef operations.
Requirements:
- BS degree in Animal Science (or related field) and 2 years related experience or High School degree with 5 years related experience.
- Valid drivers license ( CDL preferred and may be required within one year of employment)
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Basic cattle management skills (nutrition, calving, breeding, herd health)
- Basic cattle breeding knowledge (Pedigrees, EPDs, performance testing).
- Basic equipment skills including: tractors, feed wagons, skid loaders, trucks with trailers, ATVs, balers, rakes, tedders, manure spreaders.
- Basic PC computer skills including: database, spreadsheet and word processing. (Accounting and contact management software experience desired)
- Available to work off hours, weekends and holidays in rotation with other employees as is typically required with cattle operations.
Detailed Description:
- Daily management of the Angus cow herd
- Feeding – Routine feeding of grain, forages and supplements.
- Calving – routine observation and assistance, calf processing, related records
- Breeding – heat detection, A.I., donor preparation, recipient preparation, related records
- Herd Health – Perform routine herd health procedures including vaccinations, deworming, fly control, tagging and tattooing. Diagnose and treat routine health problems such as pink eye, foot rot, scours, respiratory problems, minor injuries and lameness. Work with veterinarian on more serious problems and routine herd testing. Keep all related health records.
- Data collection – collect various weights, measurements and samples related to cattle evaluation.
- Pasture management: rotational grazing, pasture clipping, spraying, fertilizing.
- Facility up keep: bedding, hauling manure, high pressure washing, mowing, weed whipping, fence repair, building repair, painting, etc.
- Basic equipment maintenance: Grease, sharpen blades etc.
- Assist with marketing – prepare cattle for photographs, sales and exhibitions. Interact with customers and potential customers. Deliver animals to sales and customers
- Assist with retail meat sales – operate the retail beef store as needed.
- Assist with the production of hay and other crops.
- Assist with cooperator herds, feedlots and packing plants associated with the production of the Roseda Black Angus Beef branded beef product.
- Supervise full time, part time, temporary and seasonal employees
- Coordinate activities with other full time employees
- Any other activities related to farm or beef operations as may be required.
- This is a dynamic position that will evolve over time to meet the needs of a growing company based on the interests and skills of the successful applicant.
Organization: Will report to Dean Bryant, Farm Manager.
Compensation: Annual salary of $50,000 +/- depending on education and experience, two weeks annual vacation, five holidays, five sick days, health insurance and side of beef.
Starting date: November 1, 2015 +/- depending on availability of successful applicant.
Application process:
Send resume and three references to:
Dean Bryant
Roseda Farm
15317 Carroll Road
Monkton, MD 21111
Phone: 410-472-2697
Fax: 410-472-0554
Email: roseda@roseda.com
Applications will be reviewed beginning Oct. 1 as received until successful applicant is hired.