Business / Organization Name:
Full Circle Dairy LLC
Contact Person:
Samantha Locke
Email Address:
State:
Florida
Job Title:
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Farm Internship | Florida
Job Type:
Seasonal Internship
Job Description:
At Full Circle Dairy, we believe that automated feeders are the future of calf raising. We have transitioned our replacement heifer program from individual hutches outside to raising our calves inside in group pens off of four automated feeders. Our internship program gives students hands-on experience with automated feeders, as well as with our animals. Our department encompasses newborn, weaned, breeding age, and pregnant heifers allowing for plenty of opportunity for an individualized internship experience based on your interests!
Main Purpose: to learn and apply skills and knowledge in raising replacement calves and heifers
Educational Goals:
Acquire practical on-farm knowledge related to the care and diagnosing of replacement calves and heifers
Understand variables/constraints that affect decision-making of treatment, care, and everyday life in the replacement heifer program
Understand how to use the automated feeder program as a diagnostic tool for calf health
Skill Development:
Learn to correctly administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous shots following Beef Quality Assurance Standards
Learn to correctly apply paste dehorner
Learn proper livestock handling/restraining techniques
Become proficient in the maintenance and cleaning of automated feeders
Become proficient in the reading, recording, and entering of herd health records via DairyComp305
Mentoring: students will work and learn under the direct supervision of management and former interns. Weekly performance meetings can be requested.
Application Deadline: Fall and spring internships are considered on a rolling basis. Internship positions are available for both 3- and 6-month options. Recent alumni (<3 years from graduation) are also welcome to apply. Internship start and end dates are flexible.
Opportunities:
Paid internship
Housing available
Possibility for AI certification
Possibility for full-time employment
Please email slocke@fullcircledairy.com with any questions.
DURATION
Temporary / Seasonal
CONTACTS
Samantha Locke
JOB FUNCTIONS
Veterinary / Animal Care, Other
JOB ROLES
Animal Scientists, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers, Animal Care and Service Workers
FULL CIRCLE DAIRY, LLC
Full Circle Dairy, LLC strives for excellence in dairying by providing the best cow comfort and the highest quality feed as possible; emphasizing the importance of details. Our success relies on our employees and teamwork. We are a family working together to provide the best environment and tools for our employees to be successful.
Stockbridge Majors:
Sustainable Food and Farming
Application Deadline:
Monday, May 1, 2023
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