Crop Advisor

FarmRaise

2d

About The Position

FarmRaise is building a trusted bench of independent agronomists to support corn growers in Iowa, Nebraska, and the wider Corn Belt as they document nutrient management for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The Crop Advisor reviews a grower’s nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium plan for a field, applies professional judgment, and signs an independent written opinion in line with USDA technical guidelines (7 CFR part 2100). The advisor has authority to approve, revise, or decline any budget, and the opinion becomes part of the grower’s audit-ready record.

This is an independent contractor engagement paid a flat fee per budget by FarmRaise, with compensation unrelated to enrollment, outcomes, or bushels. FarmRaise provides templates and a simple workflow so advisors can focus their time on agronomy.

Requirements

• Be based in the United States and eligible to work as an independent contractor in the U.S.
• Hold active certification as an ASA Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Certified Professional Agronomist, or NAICC Certified Professional Crop Consultant.
• Have deep working knowledge of Iowa and Nebraska corn systems, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium management.
• Be able to independently evaluate nutrient budgets and sign written opinions in line with USDA technical guidelines (7 CFR part 2100).
• Be independent from growers being reviewed; cannot be their input retailer, relative, landlord, or tenant.
• Be willing to document certifications and how the independence standard is met.

Nice To Haves

• Extension or university agronomy experience.
• Familiarity with 45Z, clean fuel programs, or audit-ready recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Review growers’ nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium plans for individual fields.
• Apply professional judgment to evaluate nutrient budgets and approve, revise, or decline them.
• Sign written opinions in line with USDA technical guidelines (7 CFR part 2100).
• Document certifications and demonstrate compliance with the independence standard.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed