Agriculture Jobs of the Month - August

Top Agriculture Jobs of the Month

August

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Head Grower for Johnson Farms

A little about the business: Since 1910, Johnson Farms has been a family-owned premier wholesale grower of Sod and Nursery products. Our Farm consists of over 1600 acres of premium field and container plant material. We produce a wide assortment of Trees, Perennials, Shrubs, and Ornamental Grasses. In addition to our Nursery, we grow over 800 acres of Sod.

We are hiring for a Head Grower to join our team in Elmer, NJ. The Head Grower for container operations leads all aspects of shrub and tree production, overseeing crop protocols, labor planning, chemical programs, and quality control. This role manages the weekly execution of the production plan, directs growing staff through training and supervision, and ensures regulatory compliance, material purchasing, and accurate reporting. You will have direct leadership over a team of 10-20 managers and overall team size of 100 plus employees. The hours will be Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm with Saturdays 7:30 am- 12:00 pm during peak seasons.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement written crop protocols for all varieties, covering watering, temperature, fertilization, pest and growth regulation, trimming, light levels, and spray programs
• Assist with long-range planning and ensure seasonal crop timings are built into the plan; formulate and execute weekly production schedules
• Coordinate with foremen and production managers to assign daily/weekly tasks, manage labor hours to plan, and monitor production efficiency
• Lead weekly training sessions on proper growing techniques; recruit, hire, and supervise employees while managing performance, team meetings, and safety compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in plant science, Horticulture, Botany, Agronomy, Biology or equivalent experience is referred
• Growing background of perennials, container shrubs, trees, and nursery plants
• Strong leadership experience and ability to delegate and create operation plans
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with seasonal work demands
• Bilingual is a plus

We offer a competitive salary, health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, and PTO.

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Marketing Manager for New Generation Supplements

A little about the business: New Generation Supplements - home of SmartLic, HorseLic, and Feed in a Drum - manufactures high-quality, cooked low-moisture molasses supplement blocks for beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, and goats. With a focus on innovation, quality, and results, they partner with producers to deliver products designed to maximize livestock performance and profitability. Leadership is deeply committed to creating a family-focused culture built on support, respect, and accountability. Employees are encouraged to share feedback, drive improvements, and feel true ownership of their roles.

Purpose of Position : Responsible for the creation, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive marketing, communication, and advertising strategies that ensure the integrity of our brand and increase sales and market penetration through all distribution channels.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties :

• Explore, evaluate, and lead marketing efforts to generate additional sales with distributors, dealers, and end-users through electronic marketing efforts, including but not limited to; pay-per-click advertising, e-blasts, e-coupons, web-based promotions, and other digital media.
• Enhance our access to and connection with end-users through the design and implementation of effective web strategies that build communities of like-minded individuals, brand loyalty, and create distributor pull-through of our products.
• Responsible for editorial control of all marketing and communications materials that are released on behalf of the company.
• Accountable for brand policy and compliance, in packaging, product positioning, promotions, trade shows, advertising, brand identity programs, and our web presence.
  Scope: Responsible for supporting annual sales of greater than $50 million and the administration of an annual marketing budget of $500 thousand.

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Soil Health Sales Representative for Holganix

A little about the business: At Holganix, we revolutionize the way the world grows by manufacturing and distributing a liquid microbial solution (think of it as a probiotic for soil) to primarily farmers (but also landscapers, golf courses, and performance turf users) across America and Canada. Our solution dramatically increases soil health, ultimately improving crop yield and reducing the need for other inputs like fertilizer, pesticides, and water. Additionally, our solution significantly impacts carbon sequestration in the soil and improves the carbon intensity score of a crop. We strive to be a diverse and connected team of humble and confident problem solvers who are excited as our team and mission grow!

As a Soil Health Sales Representative, you’ll serve as a connector, educator, and champion of regenerative agriculture, not a traditional closer. You’ll build authentic relationships with growers, facilitate peer-based learning, and coordinate a seamless onboarding experience with support from our agronomy, operations, and sales teams. 

Job Duties:

• Host weekly grower meetings during spring and fall selling seasons (10 meetings per season).
• Drive meeting attendance through outreach, referrals, and strategic territory planning.
• Present soil health concepts in a peer-based, trust-first manner to groups of 5-20 growers.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers and Agronomists to deliver a best-in-class field experience.
• Serve as the main point of contact for grower engagement and onboarding.
• Maintain CRM data integrity and provide timely follow-ups on grower commitments.
• Participate in team meetings, coaching sessions, and cross-functional huddles to drive pod success.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with small and large groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working directly with farmers.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot).
• Willingness and capacity to travel regionally.
• Passion for sustainable/regenerative agriculture; soil health knowledge preferred but trainable.

We offer a competitive base salary, along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition assistance program, opportunities for career growth and personal enrichment in a flexible, family-first culture with a strong sense of team.

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Director of Finance for Bay State Milling Company

A little about the business: Bay State Milling Company is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities. Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.

The Director of Finance leads the financial and planning functions for the Milling and Ingredient business unit. The business unit comprises two operating segments supporting Wheat Flour Milling and Seed & Grain processing. This position will serve as a key business leader and thought partner and decision-making support, to improve business performance and drive strategic transformation, based both on a financial perspective and overall business acumen. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and leads the business unit’s consolidated budget and other key operating metrics and monitors business unit performance against these by working with manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, human resources, procurement and sales.
• Highly engaged in the monthly financial close ensuring financial fiduciary responsibilities are met, including balance sheet controls and financial reporting accuracy.
• Enforces financial reporting deadlines across the business unit.
• Partners with plant leadership to significantly improve the accuracy and consistency of inventory processing and tracking, valuation and reporting.
• Supports the business unit in the understanding of financial performance and serves as the interface with the business unit leadership team and shared services.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business, and/or equivalent job experience.
• 10 plus years of finance and operational business control experience.
• Previous experience in agricultural processing (e.g. milling, crushing, or refining) or other commodity processing required.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting.
• Multi-plant network experience desired.
• Manufacturing plant experience a plus.

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Service Technician for Brown Dairy Equipment

A little about the business: Brown Dairy Equipment, a family-owned operation, has been specializing in dairy equipment and services since 1962. They provide sales, installations, maintenance, and emergency services for dairy operations throughout Michigan. Enjoy working with a team that is all-hands-on-deck, including the owners.

We're hiring a skilled Service Technician to perform equipment maintenance and repairs for customers around their Bad Axe, MI location. You would be troubleshooting and performing maintenance on a variety of milking parlor equipment, cow monitoring collars, pasteurizing equipment, chillers and dairy herd management software. This role is ideal for someone with motivation to learn who brings strong mechanical and/or electrical. We'll train on the specific dairy equipment.

• Install, maintain, and repair dairy milking equipment, farm technology, and cooling equipment.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, and refrigeration systems.
• Travel to job sites and coordinate with service dispatchers.
• Provide excellent customer service and troubleshooting support.
• Record details of repairs made, parts used, labor required.
• Other Duties & Responsibilities as assigned.

• Experience in at least one area of electrical, welding, plumbing, and refrigeration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment, tools, and parts.
• Ability to travel up to 75% locally.

We offer competitive hourly pay, health insurance, 401k with matching, PTO, and training. This is a full-time role Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm with on call rotation approximately one week each month.

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The opportunities within the agriculture industry are endless. Whether you are looking to start your journey or take the next step in your agriculture career, there is a place for you. Visit AgHires.com to search thousands of current job openings, ranging from agronomy jobs to marketing jobs to service technician jobs. New jobs are added to our website daily.

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