Ag Advisor

Frontier Cooperative•Nehawka, NE

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field, or minimum 3 years of agronomy/agronomy sales experience
Knowledge of soil fertility, fertilizer and chemical properties, seed traits, crop life cycles, and agricultural chemistry
Proficient with Microsoft Office, internet-based programs, and agronomy software
Ability to operate company vehicles, forklifts, skid-loaders, blending systems, and hand tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively one-on-one and in group settings
Basic math skills including algebra, geometry, proportions, percentages, and volume

Nice To Haves

CDL Class B with HazMat and Tanker endorsements
Forklift certification
Current CCA license

Responsibilities

Develop and present customized Farm Plans focused on improving crop production efficiency and profitability
Analyze past product performance, seed selection, fertility practices, crop methods, and grower challenges to forecast outcomes
Make recommendations on seed type, crop rotations, fertilizer, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides
Conduct ongoing in-field analysis and communicate findings clearly to producers
Address and resolve potential misapplication or underperformance issues with growers
Finalize sales of the whole-farm philosophy including products and services
Grow and maintain the agronomy customer base; maintain field presence from planting through harvest
Promote cooperative business and marketing plans set forth by the VP of Agronomy
Proactively implement prepayment plans for seed, fertilizer, chemicals, and services; coordinate with accounting to finalize billing arrangements
Resolve billing or contractual disputes as needed
Assist in planning logistics to move products and services from vendor to locations or custom farmgate
Develop accurate field boundaries and create work orders using specialized software reflecting products, totals, field instructions, and billing
Coordinate with dispatchers, operations, and accounting to ensure timely and accurate product application
Collaborate with AG Advisors and Location Managers to coordinate services, equipment, spray orders, and staff