What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomist position at Reeves Farms LLC?
Benefits:
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
This position works closely with the land and spends a large amount of time in the field. This includes:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
- Support commercial crop production through regular scouting and hands-on field work.
- Monitor and record crop development.
- Monitor crops for pests including weeds, insects, and diseases.
- Assist with IPM solutions to manage crop pests.
- Assist with fertilizer/chemical management and applications.
- Coordinate and oversee custom and in-house applications.
- Enter and maintain information pertaining to chemical/fertilizer applications.
- Assist with chemical/fertilizer handling and storage management.
- Monitor soil moisture and assist with scheduling irrigation.
- Sample plant tissue and soil during the growing season for fertility management.
- Oversee soil sampling and assist with pre-season fertilizer recommendations.
- Contribute to quality control on farm operations, i.e. planter spacing accuracy, and irrigation system uniformity, etc
- Monitor crops to estimate yield and monitor quality.
- Achieve ongoing education/familiarization with crop production methods and practices.
- Assist/facilitate with the development and execution of crop management strategies.
- Support research and development efforts.
- Collect data for crop trials.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
This position works closely with the land and spends a large amount of time in the field. This includes:
- Walking and working outdoors in the elements.
- Driving across the farm and to the plant facility to move samples and other supplies.
- Regularly lifting objects weighing up to 40-50 lbs.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy or closely related field or equivalent experience.
- A private pesticide applicator license or the ability to get one.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass vehicle insurance verification.
- Proficiency with computers, Windows, and MS Office programs.
- Excellent organizational skills and appreciation for the value of accurate sampling and reporting.
- Familiarity with irrigated crop production desired.
- Experience operating farm equipment.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
