Agri Farm Technician

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Receives assignments and requirements from research project sponsor in preparation for planting, growing experimental crops, and raising livestock. Cultivates the land for planting crops and processes and sorts seeds for accurate planting, numbering, and identification of plant and seed samples. Mixes chemicals and applies herbicides and fertilizers, as required, and applies spray pesticides and herbicides. Performs field operations such as, disking, mowing, seed bed preparation, harvesting crops by hand or mechanical farm equipment. Assists in field days and educational study tours of farm operations and crops. Records test data on various measurements, chemical applications, and soil and air temperatures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Poultry and Farm Work.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments and requirements from research project sponsor in preparation for planting, growing experimental crops, and raising livestock.
• Cultivates the land for planting crops and processes and sorts seeds for accurate planting, numbering, and identification of plant and seed samples.
• Mixes chemicals and applies herbicides and fertilizers, as required, and applies spray pesticides and herbicides.
• Performs field operations such as, disking, mowing, seed bed preparation, harvesting crops by hand or mechanical farm equipment.
• Assists in field days and educational study tours of farm operations and crops.
• Records test data on various measurements, chemical applications, and soil and air temperatures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees