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Fredrikson Farm Herd Manager
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What they do
A Farm or Ranch Manager manages operations at a farm or ranch. Directs crop production and management of livestock herds and supervises farm workers who grow and harvest crops or tend to farm animals. Purchases supplies such as seed, fertilizer or animal feed, operates and repairs farm equipment, and maintains facilities. Monitors prices and adapts production as needed due to market changes, weather conditions or other factors.
$46,066 / year median in Maine
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Fredrikson Farm is located in China Maine on 47+ acres of field and forestry. The farm is home to 100+ Saanen Dairy Goats. Owners Ed and Dianna Fredrikson take great pride in the healthy, productive herd they have built over the last 16 years. As with the expansion of the herd the owners are always looking for ways to improve on the processes. Every year the Fredrikson's have made significant improvements from the housing of the goats to the overall efficiency of processing their tasty Chevre'. The Fredrikson's are proud of the quality product they produce made from "Our goats, our milk, our cheese.