Required Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities
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Bachelor of Science degree in an Agriculture
field or other related field required.
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Thorough knowledge of working livestock,
operating farm equipment, and maintaining fences required
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Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods,
and techniques of practical farm management as related to institutional needs
and purposes.
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Thorough knowledge of soils, crops, animal
husbandry, and of farm building and equipment care and maintenance.
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Thorough knowledge of farm equipment and
materials and ability to manage the use of materials and equipment efficiently
and economically.
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Considerable knowledge of plant and animal
diseases and insect pests as well as the modern methods of their prevention,
eradication, and cure.
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Ability to keep records of time, production and
costs, and to make reports and recommendations for improvement in methods and
equipment.
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Ability to plan and direct large-scale
diversified farm activities.
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Identify problems and ability to recommend and
implement solutions
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Analyze situations accurately and adopt an
effective course of action
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Ability to meet deadlines, plan accordingly for
projects and create timelines
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Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
with students, other professionals, staff, vendors, and the public.
Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Self-starter, motivated to work without abundant
supervision.
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Five years of production farming experience.
