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Agricultural Careers Dairy Producer

Agricultural Careers Dairy Producer. By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Trisha Stephens Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June 2005. START. What does a Dairy Producer do?. Ration preparation Raising of replacement heifers Milking

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Agricultural Careers Dairy Producer

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  1. Agricultural Careers Dairy Producer By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Trisha Stephens Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June 2005 START

  2. What does a Dairy Producer do? • Ration preparation • Raising of replacement heifers • Milking • Upkeep of equipment • Pasture management • Herd management • Record keeping • Daily maintenance of milking stalls • Maintaining a good relationship with consumers

  3. What kind of qualities and skills are needed? • Good physical condition • Ability to move from barn to barn with ease • Ability to with stand the weather and climate conditions • Ability to handle and maneuver herd and equipment • Heavy lifting and moving is required • Must have complete knowledge of herd health procedures • Background knowledge of production • Must be clean and organized • Responsible and patient • Work a wide variety of machines • Computer and record keeping skills

  4. What is my salary? Full-time, salaried farm producers had median annual earnings of $43,740 in 2002. The middle half earned between $32,620 and $59,330. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than $81,100 and the lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $24,410.

  5. What are the conditions of the work environment? • Most work is done outdoors • Physical labor is required • May work over 40 hours a week • Some indoor work on computers is necessary

  6. How can I become a Dairy Producer? • Obtain employment, an internship, or volunteer on a beef farm nearby • In high school, take classes in biology, animal science, livestock production, math and sciences • Attend a technical college or a university for a degree in Dairy Production, Agriculture, Agriculture Technology or Business Management

  7. Professional Organizations International Dairy Foods Association 1250 H Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Internet: http://www.idfa.org International Dairy Deli Bakery Association 313 Price Place, Suite 202 PO Box 5528 Madison, WI 53705-0528 Internet: http://www.iddba.org National Dairy Herd Improvement Association Suite #102 - 3021 E. Dublin Granville Rd.Columbus, OH 43231 Internet: http://www.dhia.org

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