The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (http://spes.vt.edu) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Virginia Tech is inviting applications for an Agriculture Specialist IV position (12- month CY) located in Blacksburg, VA. The incumbent will report to the Manager of Kentland Farm for their primary responsibilities in managing the facilities of Homefield Farm, and growing crops for use by Virginia Tech Dining Services. The incumbent will work through the direction of the Dining Sustainability Manager to create usable planting plans that will serve the dining center’s needs. Homefield Farm at Virginia Tech is a 12-acre organic farm, which is a cooperative partnership between CALS and Virginia Tech Dining Services (https://dining.vt.edu/sustainability/homefieldfarm.html). In managing Homefield Farm, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, budgeting, crop production, harvesting, management and coordination of personnel and students/volunteers working at the farm. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining Organic and GAP certifications and coordinating communications between Homefield Farm, Kentland Farm, CALS and Dining Services. The incumbent will coordinate with faculty in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) and other departments to conduct extension or research activities at Homefield Farm. Annually, the incumbent will be responsible for the creation of the annual farm report for distribution to stakeholders. The incumbent will be asked to lead tours at Kentland/Homefield farm in collaboration with SPES, Dining Services or the community.