The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources provides a milking cow, dairy heifer, and
dairy industry education display for summer exhibition. This exhibit also promotes the
University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources educational curriculum,
extension and research programs. We are looking for students to prepare these animals for
exhibit, attend fairs with the string of animals, be responsible for their care, interact with the
public and potentially show them in the ring.
Requirements:
● Students will need to have their own mode of transportation to get to work at the farm, as
well as the state fairgrounds. The dairy farm is located at the Central Maryland Research and
Education Center (CMREC), 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
● Students must be available to work through the entire state fair Thursday August 27st thru
Sunday August 30th, Wednesday September 2nd thru Monday September 7th, Thursday
September 10th thru Sunday September 13th- with exceptions made for attending classes.
● Students will begin working Monday, June 8th starting at 8am with a minimum of about 20
hours per week that will increase as fair approaches. Early on the work schedule will be
8am-12pm Monday thru Friday.
● Students must be able to work together as a team to accomplish tasks and take
responsibility for the tasks assigned to them. This exhibit does not happen without an
attitude of teamwork.
● Students should be prepared to work hard during responsibilities. This internship requires a
level of dedication, attention to detail and willingness to work hard and requires personal
accountability and responsibility.
Training will include
● Cow selection-how to select a good dairy cow or heifer
● Cow handling-how to safely work around cattle and halter break them to lead and show
● Cow washing-properly washing cattle
● Cow clipping-properly clipping dairy animals for show
● Basic knowledge of the dairy industry and how to interact with the public
● Will also include a broad overview of how a dairy farm operates with interactions with the
herd vet and involvement in research project
● Opportunity to learn how to milk cows and assist with that at the farm.
Gain valuable large animal experience and get paid, as well as potential college credits in the form of an internship if interested
● Students will earn the current University hourly wage
During the Maryland State Fair
● Passes for admission to the fair will be provided
● Lodging nearby the fairgrounds will be provided
● All meals will be provided
● You will get to interact with a diverse group of people and meet many of Maryland’s elite
agriculture representatives
● Students will work under the direction and supervision of Brian Schnebly, Dairy operations
manager.
Applications should be submitted to Brian Schnebly, Dairy Operations Manager at
bschnebl@umd.edu, and must include your resume, a paragraph detailing animal experience
and why you would be a good choice for the team. Please include any other information that
may be relevant. Resumes must be submitted by Friday, March 27, 2026 to be considered,
interviews will be conducted during the week of April 7-10, 2026.
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