Farm Manager

About This Role:

The farm manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the crop and livestock systems at the Center. The farm manager receives input/requests for work from the various faculty conducting research at the centers. The farm manager, in conjunction with the department head, prioritizes research requests and ongoing operations. Farm manager has latitude to schedule labor and inputs to meet objectives of research/production and provides continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what must be done, limitations, quality and quantity expectations, deadlines, and priority of assignments. The supervising faculty provide additional, specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments including suggested work methods. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction or close supervision, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions or experience to the supervising faculty for decision or help. The supervisor assures that finished work and methods used are those desired. Review of work depends on complexity of the task and incumbent’s familiarity with the task.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or closely related field3 or more years of experience in diversified ag production setting

Preferred Qualifications:

MS degree in Agronomy or Animal Science or other relevant fieldFive years experience in large-scale farming operationsDemonstrated skill in managing and supervising staffVocational training in the safe and proper use of pesticidesAbility to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, to interpret precise instructions, procedures, technical plans and designs, and keep research and production recordsAbility to drive large and small farm equipment safely and skillfullyAbility to recognize plant diseases, weeds and signs of insect infestationKnowledge of the hazards and effects of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) and the ability to read and interpret label and MSDS instructions regarding safe and proper use of agricultural chemicalsKnowledge of hazards and safety precautions pertaining repair, maintenance, and operation of agricultural equipment, vehicles, and power toolsKnowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, and tools used in planting and the ability to read and follow plans and designs for planting trees, shrubs, grasses, and crop plantsAbility to setup, calibrate, and operate precision agricultural equipmentKnowledge of methods and principles of supervision and the ability to plan, assign, review and evaluate work of other employeesKnowledge of geographic information systems for precision farm operations and spatial tools (e.g. SMS Advanced or similar).

Other Requirements:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

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