Research Farm Specialist

Research Farm Specialist
Reports to:
Lead Commercial Agronomist
Location:
Fargo, ND
Summary:
The Research Farm Specialist plays a key role in assisting with our Research Farm's operations. This includes, among other responsibilities, executing field work related to the entire crop cycle. Working closely with the Lead Commercial Agronomist and the Research Farm Coordinator, this position contributes to the smooth operation of our Research Farm.
Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Commercial Agronomist with developing plot layouts and preparation for planting, harvesting, and management of the Research Farm.
• Coordinate the scheduling of the farm for visitor use and field shows.
• Assist the Marketing team with activities to promote the work and findings at the farm.
• Assist in collaborating with external organizations to maximize farm utilization.
• Operate demonstration equipment for dealer and farmer ride and drives.
• Perform daily field operations as needed such as tillage, planting, spraying, mowing, cultivating, and fertilizer application.
• Maintain plots in good visual condition during growing season through mowing, weeding, and tilling.
• Oversee the installation of the appropriate signs uniformly on plots, following consistent guidelines for numbering and lettering.
• Assist in harvest calculations and preparation of yield summary data.

Qualifications Required:

• Associates degree in Agronomy or Precision Agriculture, or related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong decision-making skills
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Precision Technology
AGCO's rapidly growing portfolio of precision-agriculture product lines, led by the Precision Planting brand, is unrivaled in the industry, offering growers high-return-on-investment technologies designed to manage and reduce inputs while increasing yield and protecting soil health. And because Precision Planting technologies can be installed on existing equipment from any major vendor, Precision Planting offers farmers an effective way to improve the performance and profitability of the equipment they own today.