Southern Hills Orchard is seeking a highly technical Agronomist to provide the necessary expertise on areas such as nutrition, pest management, and irrigation to field foremen and managers in efforts of producing high yielding, high quality crops economically. The Agronomist position serves as both a project manager and scientist who identifies problems, creates solutions, and supports implementations through interdepartmental collaboration and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend products, timing and rates for crop nutrition and protection products. Write application prescriptions.
• Train and assist field foremen in monitoring irrigation timing and effectiveness (soil moisture monitoring, ET, pressure bomb, etc.).
• Monitor regulatory and prescription compliance on all crop input applications.
• Coordinate water orders with water supplier.
• Provide training to foremen, crew leads and scouts on pest scouting methods and identification.
• Coordinate harvesting to minimize quality losses from pests (diseases, insects, etc.)
• Learn vendors business to identify better purchasing strategies.
• Formulate ideas for improving cropping practices (follow through from idea to financial justification and execution if applicable.)
• Assist with development of capital and operational budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Science or equivalent related experience in agronomy (farming crops, pest control, farm equipment, GIS/GPS use, etc.)
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated strong leadership skills. Project Management experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Certified Crop Advisor and Pest Control Advisor Licenses.
• Valid in-state driver’s license.
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office Products.
• Must be able to accommodate the regular farm schedule of 50+ hours per week, in addition to work nights and weekends, per business needs.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the job and willing to work in outside weather conditions which includes hot, cold, and rain.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship – AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves, inc. complies wth the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/.

Additional Benefits may also include:

Company Vehicle, Company Cell Phone, and Relocation Assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,655.00 – $95,485.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person