Flock Advisor, PA/NY

Handsome Brook Farms•Mansfield, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Handsome Brook Farms is a pioneer in pasture-raised organic egg production, dedicated to treating farmers, animals, and the land with the utmost respect. As a certified B Corp, they uphold high social and environmental standards. The company has expanded its offerings to include various egg types and has established HBF Foods for upcycled products. They are currently seeking a Flock Advisor to service farms in their Northeast (PA/NY) region, acting as a main resource to producers.

Requirements

Experience working with poultry (preferably layers) or on farms
Experience with Excel, Dropbox, and Gmail
Highly organized
Ability to effectively manage time
Self-discipline is a must
Quick problem-solving skills
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Team player with a positive attitude and collaborative approach to work
High degree of initiative
Knowledge of animal welfare standards and biosecurity, and state/federal agriculture/farming regulations and standards

Responsibilities

Weekly service visit to assigned farms; visits at least bi-weekly (every 10 days) with additional check-ins as needed
Extensive, on-site data collection (ex: feed & water consumption, bird weight, case weights, ammonia readings, etc.)
Submission of production report data in Excel-based files, including notes and photographs as appropriate
Coordination of feed ordering from HBF's designated mill, including involvement in reports of quality failure or management of consumption
Weekly review of data and feed with Department Leads (Live Operations, Compliance, Feed)
Set visitation schedule weekly on Google Calendar
Oversee biosecurity, organic and pasture-raised compliance at the farms serviced, including giving verbal warnings, drafting non-compliance warning letters, and developing and enforcing follow-up plans
Attend training offerings
For new producers, provide on-boarding support and ensure barn construction matches AHA or HFAC requirements and organic certification preparations are in line with expectations
Attend new populations, repopulations, and depopulations for hens
On-farm compliance (such as audits), as needed
Any other duties as needed