AGRI FARM TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY:

The Agriculture Farm Technician is responsible for providing farm labor in the preparation and harvesting of experimental crops. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of general farm operations and procedures. Knowledge of basic farm equipment, operations, and maintenance. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to observe farm crops and recognize potential problems in growth patterns. Ability to operate farm equipment in the cultivation and harvesting of experimental crops.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.