Flock Advisor (Kentucky)
*Role is not Lexington-specific. All KY applicants will be considered.*
Handsome Brook Farms is a pioneer in pasture-raised organic egg production. Founded in upstate New York with just five hens, we have grown into the nation's leading producer of organic pasture-raised eggs. Dedicated to acting handsomely in all aspects, Handsome Brook Farms is committed to treating farmers, animals, and the land with the utmost respect. Our mission is to provide a clean, responsibly-raised source of protein that consumers can trust--from coop to carton. As a certified B Corp since March 2021, Handsome Brook Farms upholds the highest standards of social and environmental performance.
In 2022, we acquired The Farmer’s Hen, expanding our grower network and diversifying products to include Organic, Conventional Free Range, and Cage-Free eggs.
In 2023, HBF Foods was established because we aspired to be more than a shell-egg company. As stewards of resources at every level, we have created revolutionary Certified Upcycled egg-based dairy-free dips & yogurts.
In 2024, we started building our own Company Farms -- increasing our connection to the farms and land. Owning every aspect of the egg lifecycle allows us to ensure that each step of the process reflects our commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.
We are currently looking for a Flock Advisor to join the team servicing/supporting farms in our Kentucky region. They will function as a main resource and support to our farmers. The position includes but is not limited to:
-Weekly service visit to assigned farms; visits at least bi-weekly (every 10 days) with additional check-ins as needed
-Extensive, on-site data collection (ex: feed & water consumption, bird weight, case weights, ammonia readings, etc.)
-Submission of production report data in Excel-based files, including notes and photographs as appropriate
-Coordination of feed ordering from HBF's designated mill, including involvement in reports of quality failure or management of consumption
-Weekly review of data and feed with Department Leads (Live Operations, Compliance, Feed)
-Set your visitation schedule weekly on Google Calendar
-Oversee biosecurity, organic and pasture-raised compliance at the farms you service. Including giving verbal warnings, drafting non-compliance warning letters, and developing and enforcing follow-up plans.
-Attend training offerings
-For new producers, provide on-boarding support and ensure barn construction matches AHA or HFAC requirements and organic certification preparations are in line with expectations
-Attend new populations, repopulations, and depopulations for hens
-On-farm compliance (such as audits), as needed
-Any other duties as, needed
Qualifications:
- Experience working with poultry (preferably layers) or on farms
- Experience with Excel, Dropbox, and Gmail
- Highly organized
- Ability to effectively manage time. There are many moving parts to this position and little supervision, self-discipline is a must.
- Quick problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Team player with a positive attitude and collaborative approach to work
- High degree of initiative
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards and biosecurity, and state/federal agriculture/farming regulations and standards
Handsome Brook Farms is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, military status, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, pre-existing conditions, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.