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 careers explorer 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 honesty and reliable
• Is an individual who can work on their own
• Is interested and enthusiastic
• Takes pride in their work and workplace.

Once you understand the realities of working on a dairy farm, test yourself.

Take the 'Is Farming Right for me' test and find out if it is.