Laughing Earth is a diversified farm in Brunswick, NY whose mission is to feed the bellies and minds of our local community, both raising food in an ecologically-minded way and teaching our farm members and consumers about the true costs and benefits of food production. On our 175-acre conserved farm, we raise vegetables for a 160-family Farm Share program and our on-farm store, as well as rotationally pasture a variety of livestock to sell the meat and eggs both on the farm and at the local farmers’ market.
Job description
Laughing Earth is seeking a Livestock Manager for the season, April through November, with an option to start earlier or continue year-round for the right candidate.
The Livestock Manager’s duties include seasonal and weekly task planning, as well as planning and execution of pasture rotations for meat chickens, egg chickens, pigs, cattle, and turkeys. The daily feeding, watering, and maintenance of these animal populations would fall in their purview, as well as assisting with the poultry slaughter, and management of their assistants and their schedules.
Full time, 40-50 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday once a month.
Requirements:
Physical vigor to be able to carry heavy loads over uneven terrain in all weather over long days
Familiarity with pasture-based livestock systems including the use of mobile electric fencing
Ability to work unsupervised and accomplish complex tasks in a timely manner
Desired qualifications:
Two or more seasons of experience with a small-to-mid-scale pasture-based livestock operation
Tractor driving experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to learn on their feet
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $22.00
Role requirements
Minimum relevant experience: 2 years
Required skills
seasonal and weekly task planning
planning and execution of pasture rotations for meat chickens, egg chickens, pigs, cattle, and turkeys
daily feeding, watering, and maintenance of these animal populations
assisting with the poultry slaughter
management of their assistants and their schedules
Physical vigor to be able to carry heavy loads over uneven terrain in all weather over long days
Familiarity with pasture-based livestock systems including the use of mobile electric fencing
Ability to work unsupervised and accomplish complex tasks in a timely manner
Two or more seasons of experience with a small-to-mid-scale pasture-based livestock operation
Tractor driving experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to learn on their feet
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