Farm Manager

Position Information

Central Grasslands Research Extension Center is seeking applications for Farm Manager. This is a full-time, benefited position to be located at Central Grasslands REC near Streeter, ND. The successful candidate would oversee the management of the center’s forage and cropping systems. The successful candidate will oversee the farm management operations and some cattle management activities, be responsible for all farming activities (cropping and forages) and haying operations. This position will work closely with the Center Director, Beef Herdsman, and Center Scientists. This position will also help execute the research projects in the areas of forage production trials, variety trials, cover crop and winter cereal studies, and integrated livestock/cropping trials. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise the farm technician and work with graduate and undergraduate students. The location of the Research Center offers outstanding opportunities to enjoy a rural lifestyle in a supportive community environment. Outdoor recreational activities in this area include outstanding waterfowl and upland game hunting for sportsman, easy access to lakes for fishing and watersports, and an excellent environment for bird watching, hiking, biking, and other activities.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hour/week

Advertised Salary: $45,000+ Based on experience and education

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in agronomy or other related field of study
• Competency in cropping and forage systems of the northern Great Plains
• Willingness to work in collaboration with agricultural producers, university research and allied industry personnel
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift objects in excess of 50lbs
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven experience with managing a farm that includes grain harvest, silage production, and activities related to hay production
• Two-years’ experience running a farming operation
• One-year experience working with forage agronomy

Applicant Materials Required: Cover letter, unoffcial college transcripts, resume

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

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