Reality Check
Time for a reality check.
Get a clear picture of the realities of dairy farming and make sure it is what you really want to do before you start looking for a job.
Most farm employers want two simple things:
- the right attitude; and
- good skills.
Check out the Career explorer section to identify skills that fit with what you could offer a new employer.
Often a farm employer will take on a person with a good attitude, who is willing to learn even if they don’t have the right experience.
Like all employers, farm employers want an individual who:
- Is honest and reliable;
- Is an individual who can work on their own;
- Is interested and enthusiastic;
- Takes pride in their work and workplace.



