Program Lead, Variety Testing & Agronomy Conrad, MT
About The Position
Duties And Responsibilities Direct the WTARC crop variety testing program both on- and off-station in the surrounding seven-county area: At least 60% collaborative work with Montana State University’s plant breeding programs (spring wheat, winter wheat, durum, barley, and pulses). Additional variety testing investigations may include oilseed crops, annual and perennial forages, and other crops based on farmer need and interest. Develop the program in collaboration with plant breeders and colleagues directing crop variety testing at other research centers, and with those in public and private industry, as appropriate. Cooperate with all programs at WTARC . Provide educational leadership on crop variety selection to farmers and stakeholders in the Golden Triangle area of Montana: Direct and assist in presentations. Host and contribute to field tours. Participate in other events to assist farmers in crop variety selection. Work with Extension agents and specialists in planning some of these events. Collaborate with other research center and campus faculty. Meet expectations of annual technical report writing and co-authorship of Extension publications: Contribute to popular press materials and in-person outreach activities. Participate in securing local, regional, or national grants with collaborators. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Responsibilities
- Direct the WTARC crop variety testing program both on- and off-station in the surrounding seven-county area
- Collaborate with Montana State University’s plant breeding programs (spring wheat, winter wheat, durum, barley, and pulses)
- Conduct variety testing investigations including oilseed crops, annual and perennial forages, and other crops based on farmer need and interest
- Develop the program in collaboration with plant breeders and colleagues directing crop variety testing at other research centers, and with those in public and private industry
- Cooperate with all programs at WTARC
- Provide educational leadership on crop variety selection to farmers and stakeholders in the Golden Triangle area of Montana
- Direct and assist in presentations
- Host and contribute to field tours
- Participate in other events to assist farmers in crop variety selection
- Work with Extension agents and specialists in planning some of these events
- Collaborate with other research center and campus faculty
- Meet expectations of annual technical report writing and co-authorship of Extension publications
- Contribute to popular press materials and in-person outreach activities
- Participate in securing local, regional, or national grants with collaborators
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What This Job Offers
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Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
