Farm Operations Lead - Dryland & Seed Production

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for the Farm Operations Foreperson at the Palouse Research Center in Moscow. The role leads dryland farming activities, oversees field operations, and directs temporary staff while ensuring safe and efficient equipment use and maintenance.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, maintaining production and seed records, and managing compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in agricultural production, farm operations, or a related field.
• Experience with dryland farming practices (soil prep, planting, cultivation, pesticide application, crop maintenance, harvesting).
• Experience operating agricultural equipment and machinery (tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, trucks, forklifts).
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing agricultural equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily field operations, equipment use, maintenance, and work assignments.
• Train and supervise temporary employees and provide technical direction on equipment operation and farm activities.
• Manage foundation seed processing, records, inventory, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as acting operational lead in the absence of the Farm Operations Supervisor.

Skills

Dryland farming knowledge

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Leadership

Education

None

Tools

Tractor operation

Welding and fabrication

Job description

The University of Idaho invites applications for the Farm Operations Foreperson at the Palouse Research Center in Moscow. The role leads dryland farming activities, oversees field operations, and directs temporary staff while ensuring safe and efficient equipment use and maintenance.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, maintaining production and seed records, and managing compliance with regulatory requirements.