Washington State UniversityThe Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping System Washington State UniversityThe Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping SystemPullman, WA$122,222.22–$183,333.33 / yearFull timeThis includes leading and participating in soil health research proposals to the Northwest Potato Research Consortium and other national funding programs; defining research objectives based in part on existing knowledge gaps and ongoing engagement with industry and other scientists; leading collaborative soil health research projects; and coordinating and assisting grower-based research on commercial farms. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
Roth Farms, IncFarm Equipment Operator Roth Farms, IncFarm Equipment OperatorPotlatch, ID$17.50–$20 / hourTemporaryFull timeJuly-Oct) Prior experience operating a swather is preferred but we will train the right candidates. We farm both hay and wheat straw so our farming season is longer than many other farms.
Washington State UniversityFarmer 5 Washington State UniversityFarmer 5Pullman, WA$4,542–$6,107 / monthFull timeBackground Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. As the Farmer 5 for Crop and Soils, you serve at the supervisory or expert level with primary responsibility for the operation, management, security, and maintenance of a WSU-USDA cooperative agricultural research farm specializing in plant genetic resource production, including grass, pulse, bean, and horticultural crops and related species.
National Experienced Workforce SolutionsFarm Manager Mentor (Onsite) National Experienced Workforce SolutionsFarm Manager Mentor (Onsite)Pullman, WashingtonEnrollee will train the new Farm Manager in support of the mission of the USDA Western Regional Plant Introduction Station (WRPIS), Pullman Farm, using advanced skills and knowledge in the care and maintenance of the crops grown there for research and the regeneration of crucial plant genetic resources in the WRPIS collections. For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.