Job description
THE FARM
Foxhollow Farm is seeking a lead cattle farmer for our Grass-fed Beef operation. Foxhollow uses organic and bio-dynamic farming methods and is dedicated to sustainable and earth friendly practices. The mission of Foxhollow is to create a thriving bio-dynamic farm community.
THE POSITION
This position includes the management of the cow/calf operation (currently 220 total cattle) and the management of the pastures and hay production. Benefits include housing on the farm. There is also the possibility of working towards a profit sharing agreement for this position.
For more information about Foxhollow Farm please visit our website at www.foxhollow.com
Responsibilities include:
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Managing the care of the cattle (rotational grazing, winter feeding, health care, genetics)
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Pasture and forage management (hay production, building the fertility of the soil, moving towards a less haying approach)
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Work with Bio-dynamic coordinator to incorporate the principles and methods into all aspects of the Grass-fed Beef operation.
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Management of extra labor staff whose purpose is to support the operation.
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Work in cooperation with the landowners re: annual budgets, updating business plan, and evaluation of our progress.
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Work in cooperation with Marketing and Sales team.
Qualifications:
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Experience with grass-fed beef and rotational grazing methods
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Experience with pasture management
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Capacity to be a team player as well as the ability to manage a team of co-workers.
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Experience or interest in working with Bio-dynamic agricultural methods
Compensation
this position is:
Application instructions
This job expired on January 11, 2011
Deadline
no deadline