Dairy Intern
About The Position
Threemile Canyon Farms is pleased to announce a hands-on dairy internship experience. We milk over 35,000 cows and raise dairy heifers and steers on site. The interns will work in all the major dairy departments: reproduction, milking, breeding, maternity, herd management, and the heifer raising facility. The main aim is for the interns to become familiar with all the major areas of dairy management by participating in the day-to-day work of the departments. The student will learn the systems used to manage cattle, maintain productivity, and prevent disease on a large facility. The interns will be working closely with the supervisor in each area and with the herd managers and veterinarians. The interns will be asked to participate in a project, collecting data to help improve management in each area. The project will be designed to accommodate both the needs of the farm and the interests of the student.
Requirements
- At least 8 weeks of internship commitment.
- Ability to work 55-60 hours per week.
- Demonstrated interest in a dairy industry career.
- Seek practical on-farm experience.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Work in all major dairy departments: reproduction, milking, breeding, maternity, herd management, and the heifer raising facility.
- Participate in the day-to-day work of the departments to become familiar with dairy management.
- Learn systems used to manage cattle, maintain productivity, and prevent disease.
- Work closely with supervisors, herd managers, and veterinarians.
- Participate in a project collecting data to improve management in each area.
Benefits
- Paid $14.55/hr.
- $10,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the internship.
- Housing may be provided depending on availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
