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This job expired on August 30, 2022

Assistant Farm Manager Indian Creek Farm

  • Date Posted July 01, 2022
  • Location Stahlstown, PA
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

Indian Creek Farm (ICF) is a forage-based farm in the scenic Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania that specializes in grass-finished Angus beef. The farm consists of 300+ working acres and an 80-cow herd. 

Job description

We seek an assistant farm manager to join our full-time farm staff. The assistant manager will work closely with the farm manager to assist in all aspects of ICF’s livestock operation, including executing the livestock and grazing plans, maintaining and managing the farm operations and equipment, and tending to day-to-day animal needs. There may be opportunities to add additional farm infrastructure, including vegetable gardens, composting, and a small, rehabilitated orchard. 

 

This position will include all aspects of a calving operation, including artificial insemination, vetting, birthing, and cow/calf care. Applicants should be happy to perform demanding and repetitive physical labor in heat, rain or cold, either alone or with the farm manager. An ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with the manager and keep the farm running smoothly when the manager is dealing with other farm responsibilities or is out of town. 

Requirements
  • 2+ years of livestock farming experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of the following: livestock husbandry, seeding, crop planning, soil health, hay production, equipment maintenance (including small engine repair).
  • Experience with heavy equipment, including truck and livestock trailer (non CDL).
  • Preferred knowledge: building maintenance, grass management, fencing, rotational grazing, estate/rental property management 
  • Must be a hard-working team player with an energetic and positive attitude.
  • Must be prepared to handle strategic decision making for farming operations. 

This full-time, year-round position is open immediately. It offers a competitive salary, paid vacation/holidays, health insurance, on-site housing with utilities, and other perks.

Compensation this position is : salaried, 35,568* - 50k Application instructions
This job expired on August 30, 2022
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