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| Job ID: 14532873 |
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| Job Title: | Farm Manager |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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Job ID367218
LocationAll Other -See Job Description
Job FamilyCampus Operations
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9741FR
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
This is a full time, continuing position located at the West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC), Morris, MN. The position reports to the WCROC Director of Operations. UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center is a 1,100 acre research farm located near Morris, MN with approximately 500 acres of pasture and 600 acres of crops. As an active farming operation, WCROC has research programs in the areas of Dairy, Horticulture, Renewable Energy, and Swine. WCROC research has national and international impact. The dairy and swine systems require daily care 365 days of the year. The cropping systems provide feed, forage, and bedding for the dairy and swine programs as well as serving as a research platform. A unique aspect of WCROC is the in-house production of certified organic crops and pasture to support certified organic dairy and swine research and production.
The Farm Manager works closely with the Director of Operations, Horticulture Director, Renewable Energy Director, and Faculty to ensure seamless management and operations across the entire WCROC.
The Farm Manager will directly supervise the agronomy supervisor, facilities/equipment/IT supervisor, and livestock supervisor(s) and strive to create a positive and inclusive culture, along with a productive work environment. The Farm Manager will ensure adherence to policy, rules, regulations, contracts, budgets, schedules, and research protocols.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, handicap, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Major Areas of Accountability (with percentages)
Skills and Competencies of a Successful Candidate
Prioritize worker safety and health and animal well-being
Excellent management and communication skills
Effective in leading a team of supervisors and collaborating closely with faculty/research leaders
Execute the mission, goals, and objective of the WCROC
Capable of troubleshooting and responding quickly to changing conditions in farm operations
Have knowledge and understanding of research methods to deliver high-accuracy/impactful research results
Account for daily/seasonal production issues, but understand WCROC's research is the priority
Ensure high level of integrity and compliance with organic certification, manure management and water quality permitting/reporting, and safety training for self and other staff
Essential Functions
Livestock and Land Management (35%)
Oversees and manage all aspects of livestock production including but not limited to:
Daily milking of dairy cows
Feeding and bedding of the dairy and swine animals
Dairy animal grazing
Health monitoring and treatment of cows and pigs
Breeding of cows and pigs
Inventories of feed
Ration formulation
Monitoring quality of feed stocks
Troubleshooting critical equipment and facility issues
Monitoring equipment necessary for the daily care and wellbeing of livestock.
Ensuring timely and adequate response to emergencies such as livestock out of pens or downed / stuck cows or pigs
Marketing of livestock and milk
Record keeping in a searchable and transferable data base form, and adherence to regulated aspects including organic certification of dairy and swine, IACUC, and manure / nutrient / water quality permitting.
Oversees livestock equipment and facilities maintenance, repair, sourcing (purchasing and leasing), and scheduling.
Oversee and manage all aspects of crop and pasture production including but not limited to:
Seed sourcing
Cropping plan / rotation
Seed bed preparation
Planting / seeding
Pest / weed control and management
Harvest of forage and grain
Maintenance of records including information needed for organic certifications
Record keeping of production data in a searchable and transferable data base form
Adherence to regulated aspects including;
Farm Service Agency reporting
Crop insurance
Organic certification of crops and pastures
Manure / nutrient / water quality permitting
Pesticide permitting and storage, and soil testing for nutrient reporting / manure management.
Oversees cropping equipment and facilities maintenance, repair, sourcing (purchasing and leasing), and scheduling.
Research Management (30%)
Responsible for implementing and executing research protocols in livestock, crop production, and research that intersects with other programs.
Ensures the collection of high accuracy data and samples for both operations and research projects.
Oversees the recording of data and cataloging of samples in a digital and transferable data base or downloading data from portable or mounted units or cloud based systems.
Actively participates in research activities to ensure quality control and application of technical training and experience.
Participates or oversees analysis of data, preparation, transfer, and-/- or testing of samples, writing of materials, methods, and-/-or results.
Overseas tracking, weighing, and harvesting meat and milk as protocols require.
Provides oversight, training, coaching, and technical expertise to staff and students conducting research.
Serve as a front-line manager to ensure and guarantee responsible and high quality research products along the entire chain from front-line workers to students to faculty.
Potential to lead research in areas of specific technical ability or in areas of need or special interest to stakeholders.
Participate in stakeholder and-/-or research team meetings as well as in WCROC, ROC, CFANS, and UMN meetings as requested.
Site and Facility Management (15%)
Oversees and manage all aspects of site and facility management including but not limited to:
Construction
Maintenance and repairs of all center property, building facilities, and infrastructure
Environmental health and safety livestock handling
Manure handling
Waste (septic) and storm water handling
Fiber / internet infrastructure and devices
Electrical infrastructure and devices
Emergency and medical devices and infrastructure
Sensors/alarms/monitoring systems
Weather station infrastructure
Site and pasture weed control, fencing and gating, and livestock waterers,
Personnel Management (15%)
Directly supervise department / area supervisors including livestock, facilities / equipment / IT, and agronomy supervisors.
Responsible for on-boarding and setting goals, objectives, expectations, while fostering a positive work climate. Activities include;
Training and coaching staff
Setting schedules
Performing employee evaluations
Ensuring adherence to labor contracts
Assigning overall tasks
Assigning, communicating, and approving overtime as determined necessary
Arbitrating disputes
Recommending hiring, pay increase, disciplinary action, and termination.
Fill-in for supervisors that are on leave or during a... For full info follow application link.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Refer to ID 83008458 when applying |
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