Full Time Cattle Herdsman/Row Crop Manager

You will be responsible for the daily management of the Shepherd’s Hill Land & Cattle cowherd and other operational activities related to farm, row crop and beef operations.

Requirements:

• High School diploma and 3 years related experience
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred and may be required within one year of employment)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Basic cattle management skills (nutrition, calving, breeding, herd health)
• Basic cattle breeding knowledge (Pedigrees, EPDs, performance testing)
• Basic equipment skills including tractors, skid loaders, trucks with trailers, ATVs, baler, rake, manure spreader
• Available to work off hours as is typically required with cattle operations 

Detailed Description:

Daily management of cow herd

Feeding – Routine feeding of grain, forages and supplements

Calving – routine observation and assistance, calf processing, related records

Breeding – heat detection, A.I., donor preparation, recipient preparation, related records

Herd Health – Perform routine herd health procedures including vaccinations, deworming, fly control, tagging and tattooing. Diagnose and treat routine health problems such as pink eye, foot rot, scours, respiratory problems, minor injuries and lameness. Work with veterinarian on more serious problems and routine herd testing. Keep all related health records.

Lead and manage all hay making throughout season – mowing, raking, baling, hauling and storing

Data collection – related to cattle evaluation

Pasture management: rotational grazing, pasture clipping, spraying, fertilizing, fixing fence

Facility upkeep: bedding, hauling manure, high pressure washing, mowing, weeding

Assist with marketing – prepare cattle for photographs, sales and exhibitions – clipping, fitting, breaking calves.  Delivery of cattle to possible shows and care while there, ex. Iowa Beef Expo, Des Moines.

Interact with customers and potential customers

Deliver animals to sales and customers

Supervise part time or seasonal employees

Coordinate activities with other employees

Any other activities related to farm or beef operations

Row Crop Operation

• Assist with fieldwork, planting, checking crops, etc. in both Henry and Adair Counties

Special Projects

• Assist with construction and finishing new buildings, facilities, farm layout.  Construction experience required. 

Of note…

The ability to work independently and communicate effectively is of the utmost importance.  You will be working on your own a large portion of the time.

The job is mostly outdoors – when it is hot, it’s hot, when it’s cold, it’s cold and when it’s rainy it’s muddy, therefore a good attitude is a must.  The weather is out of your control, but your attitude is within your control. 

Integrity, honesty and good character are a must.  Background checks are required for the job.

Farm work is hard work, but it is rewarding work.  Please give us your best and we will do our best to provide you with a good, fair, rewarding work atmosphere.

Organization: will report to Greg Shepherd

Compensation: Wage starting at $24/hour, paid every 2 weeks depending on education and experience, 10 days of vacation, most holidays and 1/4 of a beef.

Starting date: May 1, 2026 - depending on availability of successful applicant.

Application process: Send resume and one reference to Greg and Aimee Shepherd by clicking APPLY TO THIS POSITION.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 3/28/2026 as received until successful applicant is hired.