So many questions!

[Newbielancs]

Hi,

I’ll start by saying that I’m not a farmer, I have no real farm experience other than stable work as a teenager (which I know is not comparable).

I’m desperately wanting a career change but not really knowing how to make it happen. I’m currently a veterinary assistant but I want to work in agriculture, dairy, sheep anything really. Being a mother to 2 children and having a partner who starts work at 7am means I cannot start work before 8am. Is this going to cause me massive problems? Will local farmers find this off putting even if I am happy to work into the evening?

I’d just really like some advice as to how I actually look for work, even if it’s just a few hours per week to start with.

Thanks for reading my long post!

 

[Nearly]

Ask the vet which farmers aren't behind paying the bill and which try hardest with animal welfare.
Go and see them.

 

[Hfd Cattle]

...if you have 2 children and OH off to work by 7you do very well to be able to get out to work by 8 .... I know it doesn't help your question but I thought it was worth mentioning !

I know of plenty who can't get 1 children up and running by 10 am !

 

[Newbielancs]

...if you have 2 children and OH off to work by 7you do very well to be able to get out to work by 8 .... I know it doesn't help your question but I thought it was worth mentioning !

I know of plenty who can't get 1 children up and running by 10 am !

Thank you! I think it helps that they’ve got a 7 year age gap ha.

 

[Newbielancs]

Ask the vet which farmers aren't behind paying the bill and which try hardest with animal welfare.
Go and see them.

Unfortunately, I work in small animal. So my vets would have no idea.

 

[Simo..]

I got a job plucking turkeys one winter back aways. I then started hearing of other local jobs. All the farmers knew each other and by getting my foot in the door with one meant I got to try my hand at others. Many farmers want a list of casual workers they can call on. Make yourself useful and you soon move up the list.

What's happening in your area? Sheep, cattle, chickens or arable? See what you've got, then decide how far you can travel to get there.

 

[Newbielancs]

I got a job plucking turkeys one winter back aways. I then started hearing of other local jobs. All the farmers knew each other and by getting my foot in the door with one meant I got to try my hand at others. Many farmers want a list of casual workers they can call on. Make yourself useful and you soon move up the list.

What's happening in your area? Sheep, cattle, chickens or arable? See what you've got, then decide how far you can travel to get there.

Well since posting this I’ve contacted a local dairy farmer. He’s willing to give me a try next week. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[RuralRoots]

Well since posting this I’ve contacted a local dairy farmer. He’s willing to give me a try next week. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

That’s great to hear! Getting a chance to work with a local dairy farmer is a solid step. Just be open to learning, and it sounds like you’ll do well. Good luck next week.