People who like animals. People who are physically strong and have perseverance.

The main tasks of a dairy farmer are milking the cows and caring for them, such as feeding and cleaning the barn. Milking is done twice a day, early in the morning and in the evening. It is rare for a human to milk a cow by hand, and is often done by attaching a machine called a "milker" to the cow's milk. Another important job is to clean the barn where the cows sleep and wake. They remove urine and feces and replace the straw that serves as bedding for the cows. Barns must be kept clean to keep cows healthy, so cleaning is sometimes done several times a day. Cattle eat a large amount of grass a day, so feeding them is also hard work. If the cows grow their own grass on their own land, they also sow and harvest grass. It is also important to make sure that cows have babies every year, as they will only produce milk the year they give birth.

There are no special licenses or qualifications to become a dairy farmer, but specialized knowledge and skills related to cows are essential. There are two ways to acquire such knowledge: one is to get a job at a dairy company or farm and learn while actually working, and the other is to study at an agricultural high school or university. After graduating from high school or becoming an adult, you can also enroll in an agricultural college to learn more. There is also the job of "dairy helper," which involves assisting dairy farmers. If you learn practical skills at training sessions held by the National Association of Dairy Helpers or local user associations, you can go to a dairy farm and help care for cows. Taking care of cows is physical labor, so it is hard work in some aspects. However, the cows will respond to your help if you strengthen your bond with them, such as by brushing them to relieve their stress. It is a very rewarding job.

Dairy farming supports food, which is indispensable for human life. However, the number of farmers and managers is aging, and there is a shortage of labor and successors to take over. Therefore, some dairy farms are focusing on human resource development to find new managers and successors. Dairy farming is a difficult business to start from scratch, as it requires a lot of money for a large plot of land, barns, milking machines, and other equipment. Therefore, it is a great opportunity for those who want to start their own business as a dairy farmer to work at a dairy farm where the next generation of farmers are expected. Especially if you have a big goal such as "I want to process raw milk produced on my dairy farm into cheese, butter, confectionery, etc. and sell them nationwide via the Internet," you can develop your dairy farm as much as you want, depending on your efforts and ingenuity. This is a promising job for those who have something to aim for.

According to the data for 2028, the income of a company managing a dairy farm was 10,048,000 yen. The income of an individual farmer was 8,200,000 yen. It is expected that income can be increased by selling dairy products processed from milk collected on one's own dairy farm.

Since it is a job dealing with living creatures, it is basically open all year round, but in the case of a company, shifts can be taken off. If it is a private farm, you can also take time off with the support of a dairy helper.

Dairy farms. For dairy-based companies, they may work as staff in a processed dairy plant or on a tourist dairy farm.