Livestock Program Assistant

Company Description

It is our mission to permanently preserve Turner and Meshewa Farms, drawing lessons from our rural heritage to help build a positive future, demonstrating that local, organic, low-impact food production grows healthy communities and healthy ecosystems. Turner Farm operations promote connections between people of all ages and the land that feeds them, in body, mind, and spirit. Through education and example, we nurture understanding of the rhythms of nature, and our place in the natural world, fostering recognition of personal responsibility for stewardship of the land, ourselves, and development of a nurturing community.

Livestock Program Assistant

Turner Farm +2 more

• Date July 17, 2026
• Location Cincinnati, OH
• Category Agriculture
• Job type Full-Time

The Turner Farm Livestock Program Assistant will attend to the diverse livestock at Turner Farm, a regenerative, pasture-based operation. This is a full time, permanent position with a primary schedule of Monday - Friday. Occasional weekend and holiday shifts will be required based on operational and livestock needs.

• Red Devon Cattle
• Katahdin Sheep
• Laying Hens
• Hogs (Seasonal)
• Meat birds (Seasonal)
• Any additional livestock enterprises that might be added to the farm operation over time.

The Livestock Assistant will report to the Livestock Program Manager and will work with the other Livestock Program Assistants as well as any Livestock Program Interns.

• Feeding, watering, and administering any medicines prescribed at the direction of the Livestock Program Manager.
• Rotating animals as needed across various pastures and paddocks using a combination of electrified net fencing, and multi strand poly wire fences.
• Cleaning and repairing stalls and any other areas occupied by livestock.
• Assisting in arranging for the humane transporting of livestock (valid driver's license required).
• Ability to come in during emergency cases (animals escape their pen, etc.)
• Assisting with mowing fields, seeding pastures, building fence, and other various pasture projects.
• Collect, and inspect eggs for washing and packing in cartons.

• Strong work knowledge followed by organizational skills.
• Respect and caution around large animals.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Adaptability to meet the needs of animal care.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn and work alongside others.

• Previous experience in livestock or other large animal related fields
• Interest and basic knowledge of farming, biology, and livestock animals
• Strength and flexibility - ability to lift heavy objects/animals safely.
• Prior experience with agricultural equipment and large machinery operations is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

In depth training on soil health, management-intensive grazing, holistic planned grazing, and other regenerative practices will be offered in house and utilized.

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $55,000.00

no deadline