OARDC Farm Operations
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Services provided by Farm Operations
1. Planting and harvest of crops and forage for use as animal feed for animal
departments
2. Providing extra labor to department farm operations for peak load or
temporary labor shortages.
3. Removal and spreading of livestock manure from OARDC animal facilities on the
Wooster campus.
4. Trucking livestock, grain, hay, feed , machinery or other items that require
a large grain/livestock truck. The driver can be provided by the department
requesting the service or from Farm Operations personnel.
5. Maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment.
6. Tillage or other soil preparation for research areas and harvesting of
salvage grain after research plot data has been collected.
7. Building or modifying agricultural equipment for specialized research tasks.
8. Building and repairing fences and gates outside of buildings.
9. Providing tractors, wagons, and other support for field days, tour groups,
etc.
10. Purchasing and maintaining an inventory of hay and bedding as required by
the animal sciences departments.
11. Producing composted materials from animal waste and/or yard waste for use on
OARDC land.
12. Removal of snow and ice from campus streets and parking lots.
13. Purchase and maintain an inventory of agricultural fuels and lubricants for
use by research departments.
14. Management of equipment and supplies at the Central Pesticide Storage
Facility.
15. Maintenance of OARDC barbecue unit including cleaning, service, and gas
refill.
16. Daily weather observations as required by NOAA Weather Service and by OARDC
research staff.
17. Purchasing, receiving and distribution of seed, fertilizer, and pesticides
as requested by research departments.
If in doubt about a particular
need, call the department office. We will attempt to either provide what is
needed or direct you to the appropriate person.