The Farmer 2 position will be responsible for milking approximately 150 Holstein cows in a double 5 herringbone parlor once per day. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: performing daily, weekly, and monthly periodic maintenance; cleaning and repair of milking and milk storage equipment; daily cleaning of parlor, holding pen, maternity and hospital areas; organize and maintain inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process; train and direct students in the proper operation of the milking facility and animal handling in the parlor; identify and treat udder health problems; assist cows in parturition; work with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data; and other duties as assigned. This position may alternate shifts every 3 months.