Description

As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply. ​

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Assistant Farm Manager Assist in the management of a 40-acre alfalfa research farm and greenhouses. Field responsibilities include land preparation for planting, plot harvests, irrigation, and seed harvest. Additional seed responsibilities include cleaning, inventory management, and shipping. Greenhouse tasks include pollinating, plant propagation, plant maintenance, nematode screening, and insect control.

Job Duties
Assist in the management of forage yield trials, nurseries, and seed production.
Manage 3-5 off-station yield trials. (includes planting, spraying, and harvesting)
Operation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural field equipment
Irrigation management, particularly lateral and hand line irrigation
Pesticide and chemigation application in the field and greenhouse
Position will be required to work in greenhouses (pollinating, cleaning, maintaining equipment)
Rotational weekend watering of greenhouses and field plots
Electronic data collection and management for field trials

Experience-Education (Required): Bachelor's degree. Preferred in Agronomy or Horticulture.


Competencies-Skills (Required):
Must be able to obtain a state pesticide and chemigation license within 3 months of hire.
Need to be able to pass DOT physical
In-depth understanding of agricultural cultural practices (e.g., ground preparation, weed control, fertility management)
Computer proficiency for GPS tractor operation and other equipment requiring interaction with electronics
Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
Work schedule requires some extra hours based on Ag season (April-September). Rotating weekends (partial day Saturday/Sunday).
Ability to obtain and maintain an Idaho driver's license

Additional competencies:
Strong critical thinking skills and technical background in research. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and willing to take initiative. Strong computer skills, especially with Excel, and familiarity with relational databases.

Able to clearly articulate work direction and able to communicate with all levels of research staff in an effective and timely manner.

Experience-Education (Preferred): 3-5 years' experience in agricultural research and/or greenhouse management.

Grade:

E5