Farm Manager Position at Clark's Elioak Farm

Clark’s Elioak Farm is a diversified farming operation on a 540-acre property in the middle of Howard County Maryland. Since 2002, they have run an agritourism business from April 1 to early November each year. They also raise and process 100% grassfed cattle (mostly Angus) and pigs. They sell the meat at their on-farm store and through a meat CSA and bulk boxes.  They have a 3-4 acre farm garden that produces vegetables that they sell on-farm and through a CSA. In this position you would manage a 100% grassfed cattle operation, which currently includes 75 head of cattle. 

The manager will:

• schedule breeding 
• set up and implement the grazing plan
• monitor animal health and rate of gain
• move the cattle based on the year-round grazing schedule

Other duties include: 

• management of pastures and hay fields
• management of the pig operation
• includes picking up, feeding, monitoring and taking to processors 30-36 pigs annually
• baling hay
• equipment and tractor care and maintenance
• fence, road, pathway care and maintenance
• maintenance and repair of waterers and watering systems

Requirements: 
At least 3 years experience in managing a grassfed cow-calf and feeder operation. Proficiency in driving and maintaining a variety of tractors, hay baling equipment and other farm equipment. Ability to provide routine maintenance of all equipment and ability to recognize any problem that you can’t fix. 

Details: 
Full time position, year-round employment. Will include weekday and weekend hours as needed. You will have some flexibility in your hours based on when you are most needed on the farm. Housing is available. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. 

Interested applicants can contact clarksbeef@gmail.com, 443-741-2412 (call or text),

www.clarklandfarm.com