Hands-On Job Offers Real Pay

ELLINGTON, CT — Oakridge Dairy is looking to fill a Crops Manager position as the growing season approaches, a hands-on role that comes with pay, heavy equipment, and work that definitely is not behind a desk.

The Crops Manager will be responsible for planning and managing planting, fertilization, irrigation, and harvesting of feed crops, along with soil health, nutrient management, and coordination of equipment use. The role works closely with farm leadership to track yields, manage inputs, and implement sustainable farming practices.

The position requires hands-on agricultural experience, familiarity with farm machinery, and the ability to manage seasonal workloads in varying weather conditions. Experience with soil management, conservation practices, and crop planning is strongly preferred.

Oakridge Dairy offers a stable, year-round opportunity at a working dairy focused on sustainability, efficiency, and land stewardship.

Interested candidates should email office@oakridgedairy.com for additional details or to apply.

Storm Highlighted Reality Of Farm Work

The opening comes just days after a powerful winter storm dropped roughly two feet of snow across Ellington, underscoring the realities of working on a year-round livestock operation.

During the storm, Oakridge Dairy said crews were out early clearing snow, maintaining access to barns and calf hutches, and using heavy equipment to keep animals comfortable and operations running. Farm officials said cold temperatures are not an issue for calves,

Background

Oakridge Dairy is a fifth-generation family-owned dairy farm based in Ellington, Connecticut, with roots dating back to the late 1890s when the Bahler family first established their farm near the town.

The operation has grown into one of Connecticut’s largest dairy farms, producing fresh milk that is bottled on site and sold through local stores and a home delivery service called The Modern Milkman.

The farm emphasizes quality and sustainability, maintaining its own herd of cows and managing its crop production to support feed needs.