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About the Role
Upstate Niagara Cooperative is seeking an Area Manager to support and strengthen relationships with member dairy farms. This role advances farm excellence through programs focused on animal care, milk quality, environmental stewardship, and workforce development. The ideal candidate is passionate about the dairy industry, enjoys working directly with producers, and can effectively balance farm visits, regulatory responsibilities, and program administration.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with member dairy producers.
- Conduct FARM Program Animal Care evaluations and support continuous improvement efforts on member farms.
- Assist farms with environmental stewardship programs, including FARM ES and COOL Farm Tool assessments.
- Support worker care initiatives and workforce development programs.
- Conduct milk quality inspections and assist farms in meeting regulatory and quality standards.
- Collaborate with producers, veterinarians, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to address challenges and promote best practices.
- Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing industry training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field, plus two years of dairy industry experience; or six years of equivalent dairy industry experience.
- Knowledge of dairy farm operations, cattle care, and milk quality principles.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Skills
- FARM Program Animal Care Evaluator Certification
- Certified Milk Inspector (CMI) License
- Experience with environmental stewardship programs and sustainability initiatives within agriculture.
- Microsoft Office applications
Location
- Batavia, NY
Work Type
- Field and office work
- Limited overnight travel
Experience Level
- Two years of dairy industry experience (with degree)
- Six years of equivalent dairy industry experience (without degree)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $72,200-$100,500/yr.
Benefits
- Group health and/or dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Paid time away from work
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives.
- Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®.
- We support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.
Equal Opportunity
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.