Compensation & Benefits\r\n\r\n\r\n\tCompetitive salary commensurate with experience\r\n\tPerformance-based bonuses tied to enterprise profitability\r\n\tAdditional benefits (housing, health insurance) available if desired\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPosition Overview\r\n\r\nShepherds Brook Farms (SBF) is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for our diversified livestock enterprises currently in production across 1000+ acres in Vermont's Upper Valley region. This position requires a versatile agricultural professional who can manage multiple interconnected operations including rotational grazing and feedlot beef finishing, cow-calf production, pasture and cropland management, and commercial sheep/lamb enterprises. The ideal candidate will coordinate operations across all SBF farm properties (each with unique production goals and management systems) while maintaining efficiency, profitability, and animal welfare standards for the broader organization.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPrimary Responsibilities\r\n\r\n1. Manage multi-site farm operations\r\n\r\n\r\n\tDevelop and implement integrated farm operational plans and standard operating procedures\r\n\tBalance allocation of equipment, labor, and supplies between properties/operations\r\n\tMaintain farm infrastructure, facilities, and pastures to highest professional standards\r\n\tCoordinate livestock movements and transfers between properties\r\n\tManage farm level data collection to support management decision making\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2. Manage livestock enterprises\r\n\r\n\r\n\tManage complete sheep production cycle from breeding through market-ready lamb\r\n\tManage cow-calf operations including breeding, calving, calf health and weaning, yearling development, brood cow maintenance, and transfer of feeders to finishing \r\n\tImplement comprehensive health and vaccination protocols across all species and production systems\r\n\tManage annual forage production optimized for both sheep and cattle\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3. Farm business development\r\n\r\n\r\n\tParticipate in hiring, training, and supervising farm staff\r\n\tSupport management in development of farm budgets, reports, and forecasts\r\n\tManage inventory of livestock supplies, feed, and agricultural inputs\r\n\tOrganize and execute timely on-farm equipment and machinery maintenance\r\n\tSupport development and execution of marketing strategy\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSkills and Qualifications\r\n\r\n 1. Essential Experience\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMinimum 3-5 years experience in livestock operations management\r\n\tMinimum 3 years hands-on experience with commercial sheep/lamb production \r\n\tProven track record of efficiently and responsibly running a diversified operation\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2. Technical Skills & Physical Requirements \r\n\r\n\r\n\tAbility to operate and oversee maintenance of tractors, light machinery, and various other farm equipment\r\n\tAbility to support animal health programs, including administering vaccines, assessing individual animal health and performance, supporting low-stress animal handling, and maintaining internal SBF veterinary care records\r\n\tAbility to work across multiple farm sites daily - valid driver’s license essential\r\n\tPhysical capability to handle cattle and sheep, willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions \r\n\tWillingness to work extended hours during lambing and calving seasons, including responding to farm emergencies at any location\r\n\tEnsure adherence to with agricultural workplace safety standards and farm environmental compliance regulations\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3. Personal Attributes & Intangibles\r\n\r\n\r\n\tExcellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills\r\n\tProven ability to manage multiple production systems simultaneously\r\n\tDetail-oriented with ability to track multiple concurrent operations\r\n\tEager to learn and apply leading technologies and animal management techniques\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nApplication Process\r\n\r\n\r\n\tSubmit resume detailing relevant agricultural and management experience\r\n\tInclude cover letter explaining your interest in the position\r\n\tProvide three professional references with contact information\r\n\tPosition available immediately. \r\n\tReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. \r\n\tPlease submit your application by clicking APPLY TO THIS POSITION icon.\r\n\r\n\r\n