Head Herdsman - Clarksville, United States - Behrenwald Farms

Behrenwald Farms

Verified Company

Clarksville, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Behrenwald Farms is a full-cycle, family-owned beef cattle and crop farm operating in Clarksville, MI.

We are seeking a full-time Head Herdsman to oversee all areas of our cattle operation including the feeding and care of our cow/calf herd, the feeding and care of our fat cattle, as well as working in the fields and grainery.

If you have a passion for agriculture and the motivation and desire to help us maintain a top-notch angus/sim-angus herd and produce prime-grade fat cattle and high-quality production feed crops, we would love to talk with you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Breeding, birthing, feeding, weaning, treating, hauling and handling cattle
Preparing, scraping, and repairing pens
Building and repairing fences throughout the various pastures and pens
Monitoring herd quality and health
Tracking and recording required data

Assisting in and overseeing other farM/Field hand duties including:

Assisting with hay, corn sileage, straw and other cash crops such as corn, soy, beans, etc. This may include planting, picking stones, harvesting, mowing and operating balers.
Dumping/handling of grain and the grainery operation including feed bunks
Operating, maintaining, and repair of feeding farm equipment

REQUIREMENTS

18 years of age or older with valid driver's license
Farm Endorsement (F) or CDL preferred but not required
BQA-Certified preferred
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
Experience with cattle/farming/equipment
Experience with running/overseeing a cattle operation
Mechanicallyinclined
Honest and reliable with the ability to work autonomously and in a team with junior herdsmen
Must exhibit leadership qualities including the ability to take initiative and make decisions with confidence
Ability to think outsidethebox, problem solve, and bring forward solutions
Ability to communicate effectively with management and other team members
Ambitious with a desire to continually improve and help us take the cattle operation to the next level of excellence
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to lift 75+ lbs
Ability to work on feet and operate equipment for occasional long shifts
Experience with cutting trees/operating a chainsaw preferred
A love of cattle and farming