Agriculture
Herdsperson
The following are examples of job functions for a Herdsperson that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Formulating feeding programs
- Overseeing breeding programs
- Maintaining records including, but not limited to, livestock, quality control, production, and work records and logs
- Barn and robot maintenance
- Managing automated milking systems (AMS)
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for Herdsperson
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows Operating System, Excel, Word)
- Automated Milking System (AMS)
- Smartphones connected to AMS to receive relevant alerts
- Digital interface of other tools and equipment at the farm. For example, barn and robot maintenance
- Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, and mobile devices to communicate, collaborate, and share information with staff, owners, and other stakeholders