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N LOCALLY GaOwN COOPERATIVE EXTENSION �1 er /J UNC cxAxr OnT College of Arts + Afchitecture Sth-1 ofA hll ... Lomax Agricultural Learning Center Program Development Plan 201 4 - 201 7 The Farm Manager will manage and monitor farming operations at the Lomax Agricultural Learning Center including production and non - production areas and will be responsible for the physical assets of the facility. This individual will, when necessary operate trucks, tractors, greenhouses, irrigation systems and other farm tools and equipment in performance of tasks. The Farm Manager will be in charge of seasonal interns and work with them to create duty rosters, signup sheets, schedules, mechanical diagrams, and technical reports, soil testing, standard operating procedures and other organizational aspects of the farm. The Farm Manager will work with Cooperative Extension, RCCC and UNCC to ensure that the facility meets their needs and the needs of their students. This individual will also attend meetings as required or assigned. The Farm Manager is a full time position and will report to the Program Director. Key Activities • Maintain all equipment, land, and buildings • Small repairs all power equipment (tractors, etc.) • Winterize equipment and irrigation • Mow /weed trim all grasses (except for cultivated field edges. That is the farmers' responsibility) • Maintain forest edges (mow back brush, remove fallen trees, etc.) • Supervise interns who assists with all tasks • Cultivate cover crops • Plow fields for farmers when appropriate • Help train farmers in the safe and proper use of farm equipment Goals /Strategies • Support and encourage the next generation of sustainable farmers Provide affordable land access to beginning farmers Provide affordable access to farm infrastructure and basic tools to beginning farmers and students of all types Attachment number 3 G -2 Page 184