MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Clemson University
North Carolina State University
University of Georgia
Regarding
Regional Orchard and Vineyard Floor Vegetation Management Specialist
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
For
Regional Orchard and Vineyard Floor Vegetation Management Specialist
Whereas, weeds are one of the Worst pests in tree fruit crops and vineyards in North Carolina,
South Carolina and Georgia;
Whereas, each land grant institution in these states has an ever increasing demand from
growers for extension and research information on orchard and vineyard floor management;
Whereas no single state university in the region is capable of meeting the demand for orchard
and vineyard floor vegetation management information;
Whereas, the Regiona1 Orchard and Vineyard Floor Vegetation Management Specialist can
develop and disseminate information on orchard floor vegetation management which will assist
growers in developing weed control programs for tree fruit crops and vineyards, and reduce the
impact of weeds on the quality and yield of these crops.
Now, therefore, the parties agree as fol1ows:
A. Institutional Commitment.
a) To jointly undertake the establishment of a Regional Orchard and Vineyard Floor
Vegetation Management Specialist position as per attached position description.
b) To establish administrative support of this Regional Orchard and Vineyard Floor
Vegetation Management Specialist position.
c) To jointly agree to the attached budget for personnel and operations.
d) Annua1 evaluation of performance to be conducted jointly by North Carolina, South
Carolina, and Georgia coordinated by the Head of the Horticultural Sciences
Department at North Carolina State University.
B. Publications.
a) Publications would be jointly owned by the states involved.
b) The Regional Orchard and Vineyard Floor Vegetation Management Specialist will
participate in publications relating to Orchards and Vineyard Management.
C. Effective Date and Termination.
a) From January 1, 2003 to January 1, 2008
b) The Memorandum of Understanding will be subject to renewal in 2008.
Approvals
For the Clemson University
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Vice President for Public Service and Agriculture
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Date
For the North Carolina State University
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Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Date
For the University of Georgia
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Dean and Director, College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences
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Date
Yearly Budget
Salary
$33,500
Fringe
$ 8,110
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Salary total
$41,610
Operating budget
$ 3,390
(primarily travel)
TOTAL
$45,000
Institution Shares*
Clemson University
N.C. State University
University of Georgia
TOTAL
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$45,000
* Annual salary adjustments will be factored into institutional shares and will be based upon
funding availability by the North Carolina Legislature.
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Position Description
This position will be a 75% appointment with responsibilities to provide overall direction and
leadership in orchard and vineyard floor management in North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia. Will conduct an applied research and extension program that includes evaluating
orchard and vineyard floor management programs, and will provide support to county
extension faculty by writing appropriate extension publications, participating in field days, onfarm demonstrations and in-service training events. Will also be responsible for IR-4 field
residue trials in tree fruit and vineyards.