AgSpire · 17 hours ago
Technical Advisor, Herd Management
Brookings, SD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelAgSpire is a company focused on beef cattle herd management, seeking a Technical Advisor to join their team. This role involves providing technical assistance to ranchers while managing data and program improvement related to herd efficiency and productivity.
AgricultureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Conduct on-farm visits to assess and understand producer goals, herd management needs, and potential opportunities
Develop tailored plans to help producers achieve their operational goals by turning technical areas, such as beef nutrition, feed supplementation, reproduction, and genetics, into actionable steps for producers
Provide continuous support and technical assistance for producers throughout program implementation
Serve as the primary point of contact for producers explaining program requirements, including necessary data and documentation
Lead and support data collection on herd health, nutrition, reproduction, and any additional program requirements
Maintain detailed records using digital tools to support reporting and evaluation of the program
Assist producers on public and private conservation programs and funding opportunities, including those that support herd productivity improvements
Collaborate across internal teams to refine program delivery, share learnings, provide producer feedback, and support client-facing deliverables
Create reports connecting herd productivity and management data with environmental performance and impact
Organize and present at workshops and events, offering insights into the intersection of regenerative agriculture and animal production best practices
Assist in developing training and educational materials and content for producers
Qualification
Required
Associate or bachelor's degree in animal science, Ranch Management, Veterinary Technology (with large animal experience), or related field
Professional experience working with livestock in a clinical or field setting
Familiarity with regenerative agriculture practices including forage, cover crops, and grazing management
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with digital recordkeeping, data entry, or program management tools
Strong communication skills and experience communicating with producers and technical teams
Highly motivated self-starter able to thrive in ambiguous situations
Enjoys working collaboratively to achieve team goals
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote team environment
Moderate local/regional travel is expected (overnight travel 40-50 nights per year)
Frequent sitting for long durations of time throughout the day is required
Occasional lifting and carrying of lightweight equipment during travel may be required
The ability to use a computer and type/use mouse for extended durations of the day is required
The ability to see and read text on a computer screen, as well as visual material for design and marketing purposes is required
The ability to hear and participate in remote meeting and discussions via audio conferencing or video calls is required
Must hold a valid driver's license. Moderate to significant driving may be required as needed for business purposes. Therefore, the ability to sit for an extended period while driving, having manual dexterity to handle the steering wheel, strong and visual acuity for driving various distances in different lighting conditions is required
Preferred
A strong understanding of regenerative farming and ranching practices—such as forage, range, cover crops, and grazing management
Company
AgSpire
AgSpire offers tailored regenerative agriculture solutions, helping farmers and ranchers achieve sustainability goals.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$40.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $40.6M
Leadership Team
Aline DeLucia
Chief Executive Officer
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