Fox Hill Farm
Job Title: Ranch Manager (Open to Individual or Couple/Team)
About the Ranch
We are a family-owned, premier seedstock operation managing a 40-head registered Angus cow-calf herd. Our operation is highly focused on advancing elite Angus genetics through Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) programs. We pride ourselves on producing top-tier cattle while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, land stewardship, and a strong, family-oriented work ethic.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Ranch Manager to oversee all daily operations of our registered Angus herd and ranch property. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in seedstock cattle management, specifically with AI and ET breeding protocols, as well as the mechanical aptitude required to maintain ranch infrastructure and equipment. Because this is a family operation, we are looking for a manager with a collaborative, teaching mindset who is excited to work alongside our family and mentor our children in the business of ranching.
Couple / Husband & Wife Team Opportunity
We are highly open to applications from a husband/wife pair or working couple. In addition to the Ranch Manager position, we currently have an opening for a Household Manager. For the right couple, this is a unique opportunity to secure dual, full-time employment and become an integral part of both our ranching and family operations.
Key Responsibilities: Ranch Manager
Breeding & Herd Management
- Breeding Programs: Execute and manage our specialized AI and Embryo Transfer programs, including heat detection, estrus synchronization protocols, and coordinating with embryologists and veterinarians.
- Calving: Monitor pregnant cows closely during calving season, assist with difficult births when necessary, and ensure immediate post-natal care for calves.
- Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records for the registered Angus herd, including calving data, birth weights, weaning weights, EPD tracking, and registration paperwork with the American Angus Association.
- Animal Nutrition: Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive nutrition plans. Manage rotational grazing, winter feeding, and mineral supplementation to optimize the health and reproductive success of the herd.
- Herd Health: Administer vaccinations, dewormers, and basic veterinary care. Monitor the herd daily for signs of illness or distress.
Family Integration & Mentorship
- Youth Involvement: Actively involve and mentor our children in safe, age-appropriate ranching operations.
- Teaching: Share knowledge and demonstrate proper techniques in stockmanship, equipment safety, daily chores, and breeding practices to help cultivate the next generation’s passion and capability in the cattle industry.
Forage & Land Management
- Haying Operations: Manage the entire haying process from cutting and tedding to baling and storing, ensuring high-quality winter forage for the herd.
- Pasture Management: Implement effective grazing strategies, weed control, and pasture fertilization to maximize land yield and soil health.
Infrastructure & Equipment Maintenance
- Fencing & Shelters: Regularly inspect, repair, and construct perimeter and cross fencing. Maintain and repair barns, calving sheds, and livestock shelters to ensure they are safe and functional.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate a variety of heavy farm machinery, including tractors, skid steers, balers, and hauling equipment.
- Mechanical Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all ranch vehicles, tractors, and implements to minimize downtime and ensure operational safety.
Key Responsibilities: Household Manager (If applying as a couple)
- Manage the daily operations and organization of the main household.
- Handle domestic duties such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, running errands, and general household upkeep.
- Assist with family scheduling and providing additional support to the family as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven experience in ranch management and beef cattle operations, specifically with registered seedstock.
- Patience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine willingness to teach and work alongside family members, particularly youth.
- Strong knowledge of cattle nutrition, calving, and general veterinary care.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining heavy farm equipment and haying machinery.
- Ability to build, repair, and maintain fencing and livestock facilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate herd and breeding records.
- Physical stamina to perform demanding manual labor in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: starting wage depending on experience starts at $55,000 for Ranch
- Manager; if couple Household manager wage depending on experience starting at $45,000.
- Housing: On-site 3-bedroom manager’s house provided, including utilities
- Additional Benefits: Health insurance stipend, paid time off, use of a ranch vehicle, beef allowance.
How to Apply
Please email your resume(s), a brief cover letter detailing your experience and your approach to working in a family-integrated environment, along with 2 professional references, by 11/20/26. If applying as a couple, please include resumes and relevant experience for both individuals.
Email
[email protected]
Phone
218-851-2528
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