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Assistant Farm 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.
$63,684 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Oversee daily cattle care and employee assignments.
- Monitor animal health and identify cattle requiring treatment.
- Ensure feeding, bedding, walking, and pen maintenance are completed to company standards.
- Coordinate cattle movements and facility utilization.
- Maintain treatment records and production information. Equipment & Facilities
- Operate and maintain farm equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose mechanical problems.
- Coordinate repairs and shop organization.
- Help manage equipment cleanliness and readiness. Team Leadership
- Lead and organize daily work assignments.
- Set expectations for quality and efficiency.
- Communicate priorities with ownership. Crop Operations
- Assist with planting and harvest.
- Truck grain and manure.
- Operate tillage, planting, and harvesting equipment.
- Manage irrigation and seasonal field activities. Continuous Improvement
- Identify ways to improve efficiency.
- Help develop better chore systems.
- Improve labor utilization.
- Recommend equipment and facility improvements.
- Take ownership of assigned projects. Qualifications
- Experience in livestock agriculture.
- Mechanical ability.
- Ability to safely operate modern farm equipment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
- CDL and welding experience are valuable but not required. What Success Looks Like
- Coordinate much of the daily labor.
- Help maintain excellent animal care standards.
- Allow ownership to spend more time managing the business rather than directing daily chores.
- Become a trusted decision-maker within the operation.