Dairy Farm Herdsman at Farm Job Search Minnesota
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to specific experience requirements and the opportunity to work closely with livestock, but with limited career progression options.
- Requires prior experience in large dairy farms
- Hands-on role with animals and farm machinery
- Stable opportunities in the agriculture sector
- Limited room for upward mobility
Pros
- Experience in a specialized dairy farm setting with substantial responsibilities
- Opportunity to work with both adult and young stock, increasing animal husbandry skills
- Solid team environment with clear expectations for animal care
Cons
- Requires recent and relevant experience with large dairy operations
- Career advancement may be limited within the organization
- Potentially demanding work schedule with farm duties
Who it's for
Mid-level / Experienced • On-site, hands-on role
Good fit
- Experienced dairy workers
- Candidates passionate about animal agriculture
- Individuals seeking a stable farming career
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to the agricultural industry
- Those looking for remote or office-based roles
- Individuals not comfortable with physical work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Dairy Farm Herdsman (5970)
Location: Minnesota
Job Number: 5970
Herdsperson position available for person interested in working with 300 adult registered and 220 head of young stock on a dairy farm in South Central Minnesota. Cows are milked in an eight year old swing 12 parlor with Dairy Master milking equipment. MUST have recent experience on a dairy farm this size and be knowledgeable about all aspects of a dairy farm. Responsibilities include milking, monitoring cow health including detection of D.A’s, treating mastitis, retained placentas and pneumonia, heat detection, ovsynch programs, AI, and cow identification. Must be a real “cow person” with excellent animal observation skills.
