The Center for Environmental Farming Systems and N.C. Cooperative Extension are hiring a Temporary Farm Manager to work at the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC. The position is available immediately with a competitive wage rate based on experiences and skills.

Requirements

CEFS is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of general research experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Workload will be approximately 30 hours per week. A rental house is available if relocation is needed for the production seasons. This position will be perfect for someone who is interested in farming and wants to start a farm in the future. CEFS will also provide educational training workshops as a career development strategy. Although this is a temporary position, future funding is available for continuous support.

Driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited university in an agriculture-related field or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities with an undergraduate degree in agriculture and 3 or more years of experience in whole farm planning and operation, organic/sustainable small fruit and vegetable production, and high tunnel management in substitution.

Skills

Demonstrate skills in operating, adjusting, maintaining, and performing basic repairs to farm equipment such as mid-size tractors, disks, hand sprayers, planters, transplanter, plastic layer, mowers, and irrigation equipment.

Anyone interested in applying for this position may contact Ms. Tiffany Slade Tiffany Nicole Slade sladet@ncat.edu to arrange an interview.

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are seeking a temporary apprentice to serve the needs of the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC, in the development and delivery of research and educational programs.

The CEFS Apprentice supports the core mission of CEFS and Cooperative Extension which focus on one or more of the following interdisciplinary initiatives: vegetable productions and management; Agribusiness, Farm Financial Analysis, and Marketing; General Horticulture, and Food Systems.

Key Responsibilities: The CEFS Apprentice is expected to work collaboratively with the project Principal Investigator, Small Farm Unit manager, as well as other partners. Close collaboration with Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Programs is required. The CEFS Apprentice is expected to provide support for the year-round vegetable production and management, field maintenance, and other farming-related tasks as required.

Work Schedule: Varies, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for up to 40 hours per week. Some weekends when needed.

Duties:

• Able to lift 50-70 pounds
• Able to complete maintenance and light construction works
• Able and willing to work in the open field under weather variations
• Able and willing to work over weekends when needed

Please contact Ms. Tiffany Slade sladet@ncat.edu for additional information.