What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midwest Region Farm Manager position at US Agriculture, LLC?
Midwest Region Farm Manager
US Agriculture is an SEC-registered investment adviser that invests in and manages, quality sustainable farmland real estate across the United States for institutional investors. US Agriculture is seeking to add a Farm Manager to oversee our farm assets in the Midwest region. The ideal candidate will work out of the Carmel, Indiana office and possess a working knowledge of acquiring, operating, and managing passively leased and directly operated farmland assets. The position will require periodic overnight travel. In addition to hiring for technical ability, US Agriculture seeks to hire people that naturally align with our company values of curiosity, excellence, integrity and respect, teamwork, and accountability. The position will report to the Director of Asset Management.
Qualifications
1) Professional/Skills & Job Functions:
1. Bachelor’s degree and or a minimum of 2 years' work experience in an ag-business or related field. Past farm management or ag banking experience is a plus.
2. Evaluate farmland acquisition opportunities using quantitative or qualitative methods
3. Prepare and manage budgets
4. Possess a working knowledge of finance and accounting principles for the purpose of underwriting potential acquisitions or authoring written investment proposals
5. Lead all activities regarding lease negotiations, farm budgets, sustainability measures, data collection, project management, and farm improvements
6. Perform and coordinate due diligence efforts for regional farmland acquisitions
7. Be a good communicator and willing to produce written and oral recommendations to the team
8. Develop a professional agriculture business network in the working region
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
10. Willing to participate in the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (“ASFMRA”) Accredited Farm Manager program
11. Monitor farmland assets conformance with US Agriculture’s sustainability standard (“Leading Harvest”), improving company managed assets through time
12. Demonstrate a passion for Agriculture
2) Personal Characteristics:
1. Professional demeanor with utmost respect for confidential matters
2. Ability to work independently
3. Detail oriented and excellent organization skills
4. Ability to multi-task in a highly structured and deadline-oriented environment
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
6. The training process is 100% on the job training, an ideal candidate needs to be a self-starter, eager to ask questions and invest the necessary time to research and solve problems.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position and the knowledge, experience, and abilities required to perform the job. Exceptionally talented individuals are encouraged to apply if they have skills that will be beneficial to the team and a proven ability to learn. Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
US Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For consideration, please contact Tina Farr at tina.farr@us-agriculture.com