Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Poultry Science Biosecurity Email Software Google Calendar Diet Monitoring Food Law Animal Rights Water Metering Auditing Google Drive Ammonia Positive Psychology Organizational Structure

Other Skills

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Data Reporting
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Scheduling
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Communication
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Self-Discipline
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience working with poultry (preferably layers) or on farms
Proficiency with Excel, Dropbox, and Gmail
Highly organized with strong time management and initiative
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Requirements:

Conduct weekly on-site visits to assigned Kentucky farms (minimum every 10 days) with extensive data collection and biosecurity oversight (e.g., feed/water consumption, bird weight, case weights, ammonia readings).
Compile and submit production data in Excel-based files, include notes and photographs, and coordinate feed orders from the designated mill; report quality issues or manage feed consumption.
Monitor and enforce biosecurity, organic and pasture-raised compliance; provide onboarding support for new producers; ensure barn construction aligns with AHA/HFAC requirements and organic certification prep; oversee repopulations and depopulations and assist with on-farm audits as needed.
Maintain weekly visitation scheduling (Google Calendar) and participate in trainings; perform other duties as needed.

Handsome Brook Farms

About Handsome Brook Farms

We're cracking the way America eats - a dozen eggs at a time. The industry leaders in organic, pasture-raised eggs, Handsome Brook Farms is on the forefront of the movement away from big factory farming and back to small family farming. For Handsome Brook, organic and pastured is the convention, meaning our hens are treated well, our farmers are paid fairly, and our eggs taste like eggs should taste. At Handsome Brook Farms, we've built a network of small family farms to bring fresh, high quality, organic, pasture raised eggs to supermarkets and tables across the country. Our unique system treats hens well, giving them American Humane certified 108.9 sqft of space per hen, so they can forage, flap, wander and dust bathe to their little hearts content. As a result, our hens produce fantastically flavorful and nutritious eggs. A great egg means our small farmers get a much better price for their hard work. Plus, using organic land and organic supplemental feed means our entire process is better for our planet, too. That's better for the hens, better for the farmers - and better for our consumers. Talk about a win-win-win. We are proud to take a modern approach to traditional farming methods. We encourage you to give our eggs a try - you'll notice the difference and won't go back. And together, we'll crack the food system. Learn more about how we started: https://www.inc.com/inc-staff/2015-inc5000-handsome-brook-farms.html https://thechallengerproject.com/blog/2016/handsome-brook-farm https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestreptalks/2016/08/22/starting-handsome-brook-farms-a-pasture-raised-egg-business-helped-betsy-babcock-recover-from-a-devastating-loss/#49e6eff418c4

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

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.

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