Technical Advisor, Herd Management

About the Role

AgSpire is seeking a Technical Advisor, Herd Management with strong beef cattle herd management expertise to join our growing team. This unique role blends on-the-ground support to ranchers enrolled in our programs with behind-the-scenes data and program management. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with beef cattle health, nutrition, and reproduction and will be comfortable using digital tools to track data, support reporting, and contribute to program improvement.

You will serve as a trusted resource to producers, drawing on an existing network of producer relationships to provide one-on-one technical assistance. This includes helping implement practices that improve herd efficiency and productivity while ensuring alignment with producer goals and animal performance metrics. A strong understanding of regenerative farming and ranching practices, such as forage, cover crops, and grazing management, is preferred. This full-time, remote, salaried position reports to the Director of Technical Assistance.

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 with public and private conservation programs and funding opportunities, including those that support herd productivity improvements.
• Dedicate approximately 20-25% of time to recruitment efforts, drawing on existing producer relationships and networks to expand program enrollment and reach new producers.
• 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.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Livestock Production or Livestock Management, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Agricultural Business, 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.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license. Moderate to significant driving may be required for business purposes.

Schedule

• 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.

Location

Located in: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, or Alabama. Employment is contingent upon the job location. Any relocation must be pre-approved by the company.