Winter Sheep Worker

Tasks

• Breeding-season sheep care and intensive winter forage management for large flocks of dry ewes in groups of more than 1,000 head.
• Manage sheep through strip grazing of dormant pasture and annual forage grown on cropland.
• Use temporary or portable fencing to allocate and ration available pasture resources daily and move fencing and livestock based on forage availability and field conditions.
• Monitor grazing activity for signs of bloat and manage grazing density and duration to reduce damage to underlying cropland and soil compaction.
• Provide hay or other supplemental feed when necessary.
• Early in the season, increase the nutritional intake of ewes through supplemental feeding, commonly referred to as “flushing,” as directed, to promote higher ovulation rates and improve the likeli

Requirements

• Visa required: H-2A

Schedule

• From Nov 2, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027

Pay

• $13.15 per hour

How to apply

• Send applications or questions to the employer.

Location

• 5929 Gilmer - Wilburn Road Columbus, MS 39701 United States