CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ELKHORN FARM - PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY

 

Job Summary:

We are looking for part-time help for our 400 acre certified-organic, regenerative farm in Elkhorn, WI.  The largest enterprise on this farm is our grass-fed beef operation, consisting of both a finishing herd and potentially a growing cow-calf operation.  Other enterprises at this location include bred and weaned dairy heifers, grass-fed lamb and pasture-raised eggs, and potentially may include broiler chickens, hogs, and turkeys in the future.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

- Manage daily livestock chores on the farm, including feeding the beef, sheep, chickens, and other livestock in the winter, rotating pastures for all livestock in the growing season, and managing and maintaining water lines running throughout the farm.
- Properly operate and maintain farm equipment including tractors, implements, equipment, vehicles, trucks, and trailers used on the farm.
- Maintain pastures using regenerative best practices to achieve optimal animal nutrition and continuous improvements in soil fertility and biological activity.
- Build, repair, and maintain high-tensile electric fence lines throughout the farm, including replacement of broken or damaged fence posts, gates, and electrical connections.  Clear fence lines of fallen trees and other debris on a routine basis.  Help clear all perimeter fence lines at least twice per year.
- Help maintain farm buildings and infrastructure, including light repairs when needed. Perform landscaping chores including trimming around buildings and other structures.  Clean and organize all workplaces. 
- Assist with hay production, transportation, wrapping, stacking, and storage.
- Transport livestock to and from the farm when needed, including processor trips and sale barn drop-offs. 

Qualifications:

·        Ideally minimum of 2-5 years of beef cattle experience, preferably in a managed grazing environment but we are willing to train the right candidate all the ins and outs if strong desire to learn regenerative agriculture is there.

·        Knowledge and experience with cow nutrition, health, reproduction, and calving issues a plus  

  

Skills/Abilities:

·        Self-motivated with high degree of initiative and productivity

·        Willing and able to work in all kinds of weather conditions

·        Independent and dependable

·        Excellent problem-solving skills

·        High degree of integrity

 

Compensation and Benefits

·        Part time compensation range $18-$22/hr depending on qualifications and experience, plus annual incentive pay based on farm financial performance.  Potential on-farm housing available and future full time employment opportunity.

·        Paid time off

·        Monthly food stipend

 

Please e-mail your resume and letter of interest to anna@allgrassfarms.com