Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 11-4-24
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Sales, Marketing & Hospitality Manager for Honey Rock Landing
A little about the company: Welcome to Honey Rock Landing! Located in the pristine Dominguez Canyon Wilderness in Delta, CO, Honey Rock Landing is a family-owned farming operation. Adjacent to the Gunnison River, our farm flourishes with vibrant cherry, peach, pear, and blackberry orchards, alongside fields of fresh asparagus and heirloom vegetables.
Job Summary: The Sales, Marketing, and Hospitality Manager will play a pivotal role in driving sales strategies, crafting and implementing marketing plans, and managing hospitality operations. This individual will work to optimize commodity pricing with large buyers, expand direct-to-consumer sales channels, implement integrated marketing plans across all products and affiliated products, and oversee the hospitality program at the orchard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize commodity pricing with large buyers, ensuring competitive pricing and profitability
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand direct-to-consumer sales channels, including online platforms, farmer’s markets, and local partnerships.
- Oversee the development and execution of an integrated marketing plan to boost direct-to-consumer engagement and increase website traffic and sales.
- Manage social media platforms, creating engaging content to promote our orchard’s products and experiences.
- Oversee and manage the U-pick programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants and identifying opportunities for program expansion.
- Develop and manage new hospitality initiatives to attract visitors, including programming and accommodation options.
What you will need to succeed in this role:
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, partners, and team members.
- Sales and Management Experience: Preferred background in sales or management, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Digital Marketing Savvy: Experience with social media platforms, Google Analytics, and creating content that effectively promotes a business.
- Marketing Strategy Implementation: Proven experience in developing and executing integrated marketing plans and product launch campaigns for both bulk wholesale and retail/direct-to-consumer sales.
- Hospitality and Event Planning: Experience in hospitality, agritourism, and event planning, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
We offer:
- $55,000 - $65,000 annual base salary depending on experience plus commission on sales (5% on gross sales).
- Annual commission paid may be up to 50% of base salary.
- Paid healthshare plan through Honey Rock’s employer plan with Zion HealthShare.
- Very generous flexible PTO policy with opportunities to work remotely when appropriate
- Relocation Expenses available up to $5,000.
- Free personal access to all organic farm produce at no cost.
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Forage & Agronomy Manager for Timberlawn Farm
A little about the business: Welcome to Timberlawn Farm, where tradition meets innovation in Paris, Kentucky. As a first-generation, family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the cattle industry, we operate a commercial cow/calf (800+ pairs) and a 3,000 head stocker cattle operation. We raise 65% of our hay needs and cultivate crops like wheat, soybeans, and corn with the latest technology and equipment. Located 20 minutes from Lexington, 70 miles from Cincinnati, and an hour from Louisville, we are perfectly situated for local and national operations. We are also associated with Cattle Marketing Group (CMG), a nationwide cattle dealer.
As the Forage & Agronomy Manager you will focus on overall crop management, plant and soil health for over 7,000 acres. You will be leading forage operations as well as working closely with external agronomists on fertilizer and crop protection recommendations. This is a hands-on role where you will be operating equipment, scouting and spraying.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Oversee pastures and hay production to ensure optimal growth
- Manage crop seeding
- Select and manage the use of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection and other inputs to maximize production
- Scout fields and conduct soil sampling
- Collaborate with external agronomists on crop input recommendations
- Keep detailed records for chemical, seed, and fertilizer applications
Our Ideal Candidate Brings:
- Previous experience in agronomy and/or crop management; hay/forage experience preferred
- Experience operating and maintaining large farm equipment including spray application
- Experience with precision farming (GPS, autosteer, and section control) preferred
- Natural ability to be self-motivated with great attention to detail
- The ability to work longer hours during peak seasons
We offer a competitive salary, PTO, 401k, health insurance. Enjoy working with a family-owned operation with a team that is down-to-earth and highly collaborative.
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Poultry Senior Production Manager for Wilcox Farms
A little about the business: Wilcox Farms is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 100 years, serving as one of the leading organic, free range and pasture egg producers in the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Southern Pierce County, we have four manufacturing and sales facilities throughout Oregon, Montana and Washington. Wilcox Farms is a high-growth industry leader, ranked as one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the region by the Puget Sound Business Journal. We offer a range of egg products for our retail and foodservice clientele including Certified Humane, Pasture-Raised, Organic, Free Range, and non-GMO options.
We are seeking a Senior Production Manager to join our team based in Roy, WA. We strive to offer top notch animal welfare practices and elite customer service, with this role overseeing performance at live production layer and pullet facilities in Washington and Oregon. You will be responsible for analyzing and generating reports to advise management on best practices and areas to focus on for positive flock maintenance.
What you will be doing:
- Oversee Layer health and production over three-layer facilities (Roy, WA, Burlington, WA, & Aurora, OR) and two pullet facilities (Roy, WA & Shedd, OR)
- Design new freerange and pasture chicken houses
- Maintain company egg quality program and biosecurity program
- Coordinate hatchery schedule with pullets house and Layhouse from all locations
- Develop operational standards for each phase or activity for free range and pasture production
Our ideal candidate has experience in animal health and nutrition, a mentor mentality to develop junior team members, and is open-minded to customer and local market feedback on innovative production strategies.
We offer a salary of $130,000-140,000 dependent on experience, health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401k and more, along with the opportunity to thrive in friendly, family-oriented environment.
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Remote Sales Account Manager for Ceres Imaging
A little about the business: Ceres Imaging, founded in 2014, uses machine learning and remote sensing technology to develop precision agriculture solutions that help farmers build more profitable, more sustainable operations. We provide the right tools for farmers, insurers, lenders, and sustainability partners-to cover more ground, make the most of their resources, and apply their skills and experience where it’s needed most. Ceres Imaging is a high-growth, venture-backed company supporting sustainable, profitable agriculture across four continents and 40 crop types. From our headquarters in Oakland, California, we have built a global team of scientists, engineers, and agronomists passionate about artificial intelligence and sustainable agriculture.
We are looking to add a remote Sales Account Manager to be located near the California Central Valley area and cover California. You will be managing existing clients and developing new opportunities across California. You will liaise with Ceres Imaging's local customer support team and global teams to ensure repeat business and the product management team regarding product usage, service, and development. Driving new business across crop types and geographies, with a relationship-based focus to build positive and lasting customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow positive relationships with our customers in the region through a demonstrated agronomic expertise
- Manage existing clients and develop new customers by driving sales across California
- Manage the sales pipeline to close deals
- Provide a consultative approach to the customer by tailoring the product and service
- Liaise with Ceres Imaging's local customer support and global teams to ensure repeat business through high customer satisfaction
Skills for Success:
- Previous experience in the agriculture industry such as agronomy, crop science, ag technology, plant and soil health, and precision agriculture
- Ability to travel to meet with clients across the state (and beyond as required)
- Ag SaaS sales and solution selling experience and data management systems
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
- Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset
We offer on-target earnings of $140k with an uncapped commission structure, monthly employee stipends and home office setup support, cell phone and vehicle stipend, comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plan, flexible PTO, and ongoing professional development.
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Farm Manager for Stiles Farms
A little about the business: Stiles Farms, a family-owned, fourth-generation farm in Marianna, Arkansas, growing over 4,000 acres of cotton, peanuts, and soybeans. We strive to be good stewards of the land with conservation practices and aim to maximize technology for efficient operations. Over 90% of our land is irrigated for optimal yields.
We are seeking a dedicated Farm Manager to join our team in Marianna, AR. In this hands-on management role, you will collaborate closely with the owner to manage all farming operations and lead a team of up to 6 employees. You will oversee field operations, including planting, growing, and harvesting, and manage irrigation systems while implementing agronomic practices for good crop health and yield goals.
Focus Areas:
- Lead field operations including planting, irrigation, spraying, scouting, and harvesting of a variety of crops
- Coordinate with local ag retail to determine input recommendations
- Ensure equipment is maintained and perform light maintenance and troubleshooting
- Assist with crop planning and leading seasonal H2A employees
- Maximize precision ag technology and analyze crop data to inform decisions
- Assist in all areas of the farm as needed
Our Ideal Candidate Brings:
- Experience in farming ideally with cotton
- Knowledge of irrigation (pivot and poly pipe)
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining farm equipment and adhering to safety standards.
- Willingness to learn (i.e.: efficiencies in the operation)
We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, and housing provided in a newly built three-bedroom home on the farm.
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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. Go to AgHires.com to search thousands of current job openings, ranging from agronomy jobs to marketing jobs to service technician jobs. New jobs are uploaded to our website daily.
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