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SalaryExperienced Agronomist:
We are seeking full-time self-motivated agronomist for our Potato, Grain and Hay farm.
Responsibilities:
Position Overview & Responsibilities:
Be the lead Agronomist for the farm helping make input decisions and recommendations. Utilize agronomic knowledge to help make key decisions for the operation to work at it's maximum potential. Demonstrate well-rounded agronomic knowledge of leading products and technology in the ag industry. Perform soil mapping, soil sampling, reviewing fertility maps, pricing of crop inputs, and end of year inventory management. Demonstrate leadership abilities as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Able to plan their day and execute the plan based on good business management skills. Tractor and trucking driving as well as machinery skills would be beneficial but is not required.
Additional duties include:
- Crop Scouting
- Running Irrigation Systems and Light Maintenance
- Monitor Soil Probes
- Fertigation
- Planting Maps
- Water Usage Reporting
- Soil Health and Nutrients Monitoring
- Water, Tile and Well Sampling
- Nutrient Management Plans
- Coordinate Applicator Schedules
- Quality Control/Supervision
- Data Collection
- Ability to Read Soil Maps / Soil Tests
Qualifications:
- Vehicle Licensing Requirements: Class D (Class A preferred)
- Minimum formal education Requirements: AA., B.S. In Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related field
- Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: 1-3 years of agri-business employment with a strong agronomy background and a willingness to learn
Benefits:
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Simple IRA
- Simple IRA match
- Cell Phone Comp.
- Health Insurance Comp.
- Possible Profit Sharing
- Company Vehicle
Salary will be 60k-70k+ per year and we will determine pay based on the experience of each individual. Possible housing available. Call JCP FARMS at 320-732-3789 with questions or stop in for an application. 25461 County 5 Long Prairie, MN 56347
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Long Prairie, MN 56347: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
