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What is the difference between Farm And Ranch vs Agricultural Worker?

AspectFarm And RanchAgricultural Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; experience valuedUsually no formal education; on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, rural settings, involving crop cultivation and livestockOutdoor, rural or semi-rural, performing various manual farm tasks
Employer & Industry UsageFarmers and ranchers managing their own or hired landEmployers in agriculture, including farms, orchards, and nurseries

Farm And Ranch workers are involved in hands-on agricultural activities, often working directly on farms or ranches, while Agricultural Workers perform similar tasks but may have less responsibility for farm management. Both roles are essential in the agriculture industry and share similar work environments and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Farm And Ranch job openings in New Mexico as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 80% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Assistant Manager Farm Ranch

NM • On-site

New Mexico State University
Education • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

New Mexico State University rating

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Department Contact: Rebecca Martinez, 575-646-3125, rbanegas@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Clayton Livestock Research Center invites you to apply for the Assistant Manager, Farm Ranch position. This research center conducts science-based research to improve the health and performance of newly received cattle.
Position Details
Position Title: Assistant Manager Farm Ranch
College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 302650-CLAYTON LIVESTOCK RES CTR
Location: NMSU satellite location
Offsite Location (if applicable): Clayton,NM
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: May work early mornings, weekends, holidays and evenings.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in Management of Operations at Science Center: Assist in oversight, evaluation, and assignment of duties to all full and part-time farm laborers and part-time research assistants in research plot activities (plot layout, planting of experimental treatments; weeding, irrigating, insect scouting, soil sampling, plant sampling, weighing, pruning, etc., specific to experimental protocols). Assist in hiring and termination decisions of field/shop staff. Assist in oversight of Field Workers: part-time farm laborers in general field and shop maintenance (livestock care and daily feeding, basic servicing and repair of farm equipment, buildings, fences, irrigation system, etc.). Contacts and works with electrical, plumbing, and general contractors. Assist with oversight of Inventory/Equipment: Assist in oversight of Investigation, orders, and troubleshoot/repair experimental equipment (electronic scales, moisture sensors, soil samplers, data-loggers and associated software, etc.); investigates and orders agricultural and lab chemicals, and general farm equipment and supplies. Assist with monitoring and reporting on center's budget related to all general farm supplies, and some research-related supplies. Serves as center's Safety Officer backup and will assist to develop HazCom and HazMat training with NMSU Safety Office; provides safety training to staff. Responsible for staff following the center's specific policies/rules. Inspect all equipment and buildings for safety concerns and general maintenance needs. Coordination of field items at Science Center: Coordinates and manages field, equipment, and shop resources, etc., to visiting researchers and/or graduate students. Monitors and maps all plot and field activities and applications of materials, including through appropriate mapping software, and send to ACES/AES main campus office annually.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:**If you are using the completion of a post-secondary degree or certification to substitute for years of experience, please attach your transcript.**
Special Certification/Licensure:Valid Driver's License to be able to obtain an NMSU Driver's Permit
TO BE OBTAINED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIRE
• Public pesticide applicator's license (yearly renewal)
• Certificate "How to Safely Use and Handle Paraquat - Containing Products"
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip
Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

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