FARM MANAGER (General John McCausland Memorial Farm, Henderson, WV - Lakin Farm, West Columbia, WV)

Job Title: 
Division:

Farm Manager 
Executive 

Headquarters:

Lakin Farm – West Columbia, WV

General John McCausland Memorial Farm – Henderson, WV

Reports To:    

Supervisory Responsibility:  

  Yes

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Nature of Work:

The Farm Manager manages state owned farms using currently accepted agricultural practices and applies new technology.

Examples of Work:

• Supervise farm workers, inmate labor, and mechanics involved in farming and other supportive activities.
• Routine operation of machinery, animal management, and herbicide utilization.
• Perform farming tasks such as plowing, disking, cutting and baling hay and haylege, feeding and caring for animals as necessary.
• Train farm employees in specific farming techniques and procedures.
• Observe farming operations by making frequent rounds throughout the farm to ensure that productivity and efficiency are being optimized.
• Determine appropriate time, methods, and personnel needed for farming activities such as fertilizing, planting, harvesting, storing, etc.
• Oversee the breeding and health of animals, consulting veterinarians when necessary.
• Prepare financial and progress reports regarding farming operations.
• Review and approve timecards and leave requests of staff in the electronic timekeeping system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Standing, sitting, driving, walking, lifting up to 100 lbs., functioning in and working in proximity of operating machinery, exposure to herbicides and pesticides, outside work, and exposure to inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of farm management techniques and principles.
• In-depth knowledge of chemicals used in pesticides and medicines administered to farm animals.
• In-depth knowledge of breeding and animal health programs.
• In-depth knowledge of land cultivation, crop rotation, rotational grazing, and fertilization practices.
• In-depth knowledge of farm machinery and the maintenance techniques used to care for the equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and objectives of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
• In-depth knowledge of agency reporting procedures and administrative policies.
• Ability to supervise and train a variety of farm workers and other subordinates associated with farming operations.
• Ability to make timely decisions concerning farm management activities.
• Ability to prepare statistical and narrative status reports of farm operations.
• Ability to delegate, direct, and oversee the work of others.
• Skilled in operating all types of farm machinery.
• Skilled in assisting cows during calving.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field.

Experience:

Five years of full-time paid employment in managing or assisting in management of a large, multi-faceted farming operation.

Substitutions:

Additional years of experience in farm management, in excess of the two-years required, may be considered substitution on a year for year basis for employment experience.

Licenses/ Certifications: