● Lead a progressive and high performing dairy farm that has been recognized for excellence in producing a high quality product ● Identify bottlenecks to alleviate in the business and solutions to make the operation more efficient and profitable ● Effectively lead and inspire a team of 22 employees to accomplish the dairy’s goals ● Communicate with key stakeholders in the operation (nutritionist, veterinarian, equipment companies) to optimize performance and production… Show more ● Lead a progressive and high performing dairy farm that has been recognized for excellence in producing a high quality product ● Identify bottlenecks to alleviate in the business and solutions to make the operation more efficient and profitable ● Effectively lead and inspire a team of 22 employees to accomplish the dairy’s goals ● Communicate with key stakeholders in the operation (nutritionist, veterinarian, equipment companies) to optimize performance and production of cattle and facilities ● Purchase feed and oversee diet formulation and daily amounts fed to cattle ● Manage incoming feedstuffs for storage and feedout ● Flexibly adjust and communicate priority shifts with employees to execute ● Create and oversee protocols related to milk production, herd health, and long term business viability ● Instill and promote a culture of integrity, respect, and responsibility with employees ● Communicate with owners to understand how to best accomplish company objectives ● Maintain facilities and equipment in good working order by establishing and adhering to maintenance protocols and procedures ● Troubleshoot equipment issues and address/facilitate repairs ● Procure data in herd and feed management softwares to make decisions for improvement Show less

I manage all day-to-day operations involved with running a dairy farm. In general this includes the feeding, breeding, and milking processes of our Holstein herd as well as managing the labor needed to accomplish these tasks.

I oversee the day-to-day operations associated with managing a large dairy cow herd in Kuna, Idaho. Responsibilities include promoting the health of animals, supervising feed distribution and inventory management, facilitating the transition of bovine health and productivity through various stages of life and gestational periods, and promoting the efficient use of resources involved in a dairy operation to make the business a successful, environmentally friendly, and sustainable operation. I… Show more I oversee the day-to-day operations associated with managing a large dairy cow herd in Kuna, Idaho. Responsibilities include promoting the health of animals, supervising feed distribution and inventory management, facilitating the transition of bovine health and productivity through various stages of life and gestational periods, and promoting the efficient use of resources involved in a dairy operation to make the business a successful, environmentally friendly, and sustainable operation. I work with and oversee employee operations concerned with the milking, housing, feeding, and general care of dairy animals as well as the management of animal waste. Show less