What is a dairy farming job?
- working with animals, machinery, technology and in the office
- working outside
- working in a team
- varied work - no two days are the same
- growing things
- the opportunity for continual learning
- rewarding work
- a great lifestyle
- milking cows
- feeding the world
- sometimes long days
What does a normal work day look like?
A 'normal day' will change depending on the season. As you progress your career the jobs and every day activities will change. But for someone starting in the industry as a farm assistant or herd manager, you might expect:
Farm accommodation
On most farms when working fulltime you will live on farm in accommodation which is often provided for you. Farm accommodation can vary immensely. Find out what you can expect and need to consider when talking about accommodation with a prospective, future or current employer here.