Field Representative

Job overview

The Field Representative role is based in Batavia, NY, with regular local travel to member farms and occasional overnight travel approximately 2–4 times per year. Annual pay is $60,000–$75,000 USD. Upstate Niagara Cooperative is a dairy cooperative owned by more than 200 local family farms and supports sustainable farming and local dairy production. The representative helps member farms meet dairy program requirements for milk quality, regulatory compliance, animal care, environmental stewardship, and workforce development. Through inspections, evaluations, education, and problem-solving, the role supports farm compliance and strong producer relationships.

What you'll do

• Obtain and maintain a Certified Milk Inspector license within the first year
• conduct Grade A dairy farm inspections and support compliance with state and federal regulations
• monitor milk quality metrics and help producers address concerns
• maintain inspection and regulatory records
• conduct or assist with FARM Animal Care and Workforce Development evaluations
• support environmental stewardship documentation
• build producer relationships and coordinate with cooperative teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field representative

upstate niagara cooperative

batavia ny

full-time

dairy farms

farm inspections

milk quality

certified milk inspector

farm programs

environmental stewardship

$60k–$75k/year

local travel

overnight travel 2–4 times/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential total rewards include group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Why this role

Approximately 50–75% of work time is spent visiting farms. A bachelor’s degree in animal science, dairy science, agriculture, or a related field is required, with specified equivalent experience combinations considered.

About the employer

Upstate Niagara Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Fluid Milk Manufacturing. Sector: 31.