What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Consultant position at gpac?
Position Title: Crop Consultant
Location: Michigan
Reports to: Location Manager
Crop Consultant Primary Objectives
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Location: Michigan
Reports to: Location Manager
Crop Consultant Primary Objectives
- Gather data and collaborate with growers to make agronomic decisions aimed at maximizing profitability.
- Cover 80000 acres from 150 growers.
- Contribute to achieving the cooperative's mission statement and objectives.
- Deliver exceptional customer service in all tasks.
- Help with precision pivot irrigation by monitoring those systems electronically for the growers.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and cooperative policies and procedures.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the developmental stages and nutritional requirements of various crops.
- Conduct field scouting in customer's fields, evaluating pest pressure and nutritional status.
- Demonstrate knowledge of crop protectants, their application rates, and usage.
- Collect soil fertility samples and utilize the data to formulate fertility and lime recommendations.
- Utilize software programs to generate scouting reports, recommendations, Nutrient Management plans, field maps, and other relevant reports.
- A two-year degree in agriculture or a related field is mandatory; a four-year degree in agriculture or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions on a daily basis.
- CCA preferred.
- Commitment to seasonal hours is essential.
- Physical capability to bend, twist, lift 25 pounds or more, and walk consistently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a prerequisite.
- Basic computer and technology proficiency.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
