Strawberry Farm Manager
CAL Poly Corporation is looking to hire Strawberry Farm Manager Strawberry Center As part of a research and education team at the Strawberry Center, the Strawberry Farm Manager will manage the farming activities necessary to conduct field research on strawberries.
This includes land preparation, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, experimental plot design and other tasks necessary to farm strawberries and conduct research projects in a field setting. The Strawberry Farm Manager will report to the Director and work closely with the Research Associate, contract labor and part-time student employees.
The Strawberry Center's research is closely aligned with the priorities established annually by the California Strawberry Commission. Graduation from an accredited four-year university with an agricultural degree (horticulture, agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, etc.) or completion of four-year college degree plus two years of agricultural field experience.
Excellent benefits.
Background check required
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