Farm Manager Job at University of Minnesota - 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota - 15th Ave
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Job Title: Farm Manager Work Type: Regular Work Days: Vary, Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40 Salary Offered: Unspecified Benefits: Unspecified Physical Requirements: Unspecified Drug Testing Required: Unspecified Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Experience Required: Unspecified Required Skills: Please see the job description for information about required job skills. Preferred Skills: 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. Major Areas of Accountability Livestock and Land Management (35%) Oversees and manages all aspects of livestock production including daily milking of dairy cows, feeding and bedding of the dairy and swine animals, health monitoring and treatment, breeding, inventories of feed, and marketing of livestock and milk. Oversees and manages all aspects of crop and pasture production including seed sourcing, cropping plan, pest control, harvest, and adherence to organic certifications. Research Management (30%) Responsible for implementing and executing research protocols in livestock and crop production. Ensures the collection of high accuracy data and samples for operations and research projects. Site and Facility Management (15%) Oversees and manages all aspects of site and facility management including construction, maintenance, and environmental health and safety. Personnel Management (15%) Directly supervises department supervisors, responsible for onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. For full info follow application link. 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. Refer to ID 83008458 when applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Minnesota - 15th Ave

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