Precision Agronomy Specialist

Central Farm Service Co • Owatonna, MN

57m

About The Position

Precision Agronomy Specialists will demonstrate full command of all systems that Central Advantage utilizes.

Requirements

• Degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Agricultural Business or Precision Agriculture or equivalent job experience
• Successfully communicate across multiple means (written, oral, nonverbal, digital)
• Take collaborative approach to grower service
• Flexible and adaptable - ability to navigate change
• Personal accountability - self-directed, organized
• Lifelong learning mentality
• Positive attitude
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Will obtain Class A license to pull weigh wagon, CFS will assist
• Able to get in and out of farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of Central Advantage service
• Recommendations—write variable rate seed and fertilizer recommendations
• Serve as a trusted agronomic advisor to growers, by analyzing their correlations to yield so they can make data based crop decisions
• Planning—help growers create a crop plan each year
• Precision technology support—updating equipment monitors, loading variable rate recommendations and troubleshooting
• Data collection—collect all crop input applications from growers and enter into the Central Advantage Program
• Following data entry protocols to ensure accurate results are delivered for both individual grower reports as well as group correlations
• Deliver consistent grower experience across 30,000 to 45,000 acres
• Complete all aspects of NitrateNow service
• Recommendations—write variable rate nitrogen recommendation
• Precision technology support—load recommendations into equipment monitors and provide support
• Continually expand all programs through prospecting
• Build and maintain relationships with growers through interaction throughout all key times of year
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Benefits

• Health- with company HSA contribution, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Clothing and Boot program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level