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Essential functions include: Manage, supervise, participate in and track soil management, planting, irrigation, fertilization, crop care, and integrated pest management; application of chemicals, harvesting, and food safety of all crops; recommend and implement operating policies and procedures at the farm level; May travel to other centers to transport materials, equipment. This position manages staff and student interns and oversees and performs land cultivation, landscape management and production, coordinates with faculty for course needs and staff for outreach programming and manages infrastructure and equipment maintenance and repair.

The Field & Fork Farm and Gardens are production spaces at UF where individuals can take courses and participate in activities that focus on sustainable agriculture and food systems at multiple scales, including the home, community gardens, and small/urban farms. By linking with and provisioning the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Pantry and other community food assistance programs, we have an opportunity to explore not just production, but also food system topics as wide-ranging as art, political science, food security, and economics. The Farm and Gardens manager not only works to ensure a safe and productive farm but leads and collaborates on efforts to host experiential learning internships, classes, tours, and events. From art and history to engineering and agronomy, the space is designed to allow all academic disciplines to explore and experience food systems concepts and sustainable agriculture in practice.<table><tbody><tr><th>Classification Title:</th><td>MGR, Farm</td></tr><tr><th>Classification Minimum Requirements:</th><td>High school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience managing an agricultural operation and supervising staff. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required number of years of experience.</td></tr><tr><th>Job Description:</th><td>This position will manage the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens, which is located on the University of Florida Campus, and total approximately 10 acres. This position manages staff and student interns and oversees and performs land cultivation, landscape management and production, coordinates with faculty for course needs and staff for outreach programming and manages infrastructure and equipment maintenance and repair.  The Field and Fork Farm and Gardens seek to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with the opportunity to engage in a community of collaboration and learning about sustainable food systems. The vision is to offer spaces at UF where individuals can take courses, engage with demonstrations, and participate in activities that focus on sustainable practices and food systems at multiple scales from a home, community garden, or small/urban farm to large scale production. Essential functions include:<ul><li>Manage, supervise, participate in and track soil management, planting, irrigation, fertilization, crop care, and integrated pest management; application of chemicals, harvesting, and food safety of all crops; recommend and implement operating policies and procedures at the farm level; May travel to other centers to transport materials, equipment. May work at other sites related to the program as needed.  </li><li>Oversee and supervises interns and other staff and volunteers assigned to assist in the maintenance and management of the farm and gardens, including assisting in training volunteer farm crew and staff.</li><li>Keep records and prepare farm production reports and prepare and implement budget recommendations; procure supplies and materials needed to support farm and garden operations.  </li><li>Work as liaison with faculty, staff, students and other collaborators at the farm to plan and develop objectives, workflows, and deadlines for farm and garden operations. Assist faculty in conducting classes and research data collection; assist with tours and community outreach at the farm and gardens.  </li><li>Operate, maintain and repair equipment used in agriculture and farming, including developing and implementing a preventive maintenance and repair program on equipment and facilities and planning and directing the construction and modification of buildings and infrastructure at the farm and gardens.</li></ul>Most work performed outdoors; regular exposure to dirt, dust, noise, weather conditions and mechanical hazards when operating farm tools/equipment. May travel to other centers to transport materials, equipment. May work at other sites related to the program as needed. </td></tr><tr><th>Expected Salary:</th><td>Commensurate with experience</td></tr><tr><th>Required Qualifications:</th><td><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience managing an agricultural operation and supervising staff. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required number of years of experience.</li><li>Tractor and other farm equipment experience is required.</li><li>Must be able to lift heavy (50-100 lbs) and irregular objects and push and pull tools and equipment as a regular part of their job. </li><li>Must be able to bend, squat, and kneel on a regular basis. </li><li>Florida Pesticide Applicators Certification (can be achieved within first 3 months of employment)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><th>Preferred:</th><td>-Commercial Driver’s License-Knowledge of: <ul><li>Crop Science theory, methods and practices, with focus on agro-ecology and organic practices.</li><li>Agronomic and horticulture practices including, but not limited to plant nutrition, soil management, composting, integrated pest management, planting, irrigation, harvest, and food safety.</li><li>Common techniques used in the care of crops, especially in agro-ecological and/or organic systems.</li><li>Understanding of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and management of crop disease and injury.  </li><li>Safe equipment operation and safety rules associated with operation of farm equipment </li><li>Supervision and training techniques and practices. </li><li>University, state, city, county and federal rules and regulations applicable to area. </li><li>Basic computer applications.   </li><li>Experiential learning and Extension/Outreach techniques </li><li>Record-keeping and data collection techniques for farm management.  </li></ul> -Skills and Abilities to: <ul><li>Follow instructions and perform acceptable farming practices. </li><li>Communicate and deal effectively with faculty, students, administration, farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies, and the public. </li><li>Have hand/eye coordination and manual and physical dexterity to safely and effectively operate and maintain farm facility, equipment, and tools, and maneuver around a farm. </li><li>Understand best management practices and keep up to date on latest efforts to improve the sustainability of management efforts for agricultural production.   </li><li>Develop food safety protocols for field, harvest and post-harvest handling. </li><li>Think creatively and work collaboratively with other members of the farm team to ensure a positive and interdisciplinary learning environment for sustainable agriculture and food systems.   </li><li>Recognize symptoms of crop illness, disease, or injury and be able to treat effectively using IPM. </li><li>Assist with maintenance and record keeping for farm production, facility, equipment and supplies. </li><li>Travel, when required for meetings, training, transportation crops, or supplies and equipment. </li><li>Assist with supervision and training of assigned staff. </li><li>Operate computer to maintain records. </li><li>Work as team member and foster a cooperative work environment. </li><li>Apply Organic production/Agro-ecology methods to farm management.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><th>Special Instructions to Applicants:</th><td>In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.</td></tr><tr><th>Health Assessment Required:</th><td>This position requires a post-offer health assessment</td></tr></tbody></table>

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As a State Farm team member for Mitchell Burgess - State Farm Agent, you will build and develop customer relationships within the community to promote State Farm products including auto, home and life insurance. Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.

Benefits: <ul><li>Bonus based on performance</li><li>Opportunity for advancement</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Training & development</li><li>Company parties</li></ul> 

 Position Overview State Farm Insurance Agent located in Gainesville, FL is seeking an outgoing, career-oriented professional to join their team. As a State Farm team member for Mitchell Burgess - State Farm Agent, you will build and develop customer relationships within the community to promote State Farm products including auto, home and life insurance. Responsibilities <ul><li>Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.</li><li>Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.</li><li>Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.</li><li>Work with the agent to identify and support local community events in our market.</li><li>Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.</li></ul>As an Agent Team Member, you will receive... <ul><li>Hourly pay plus commission/bonus</li><li>Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)</li><li>Valuable experience</li><li>Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency</li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>Sales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferred</li><li>Successful track record of meeting sales goals/quotas preferred</li><li>Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams</li><li>People-oriented</li><li>Self-motivated</li><li>Detail oriented</li><li>Proactive in problem solving</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment</li><li>Property and Casualty license (must be able to obtain)</li><li>Life and Health license (must be able to obtain)</li></ul>If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application. We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process. This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm.

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