Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 11-25-24
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Farm Manager for Stiles Farms
A little about the business: Stiles Farms is 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. As the current owner plans to gradually reduce his hours, this role is crucial for ensuring the continuity and success of our family farm. 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.
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)
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
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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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
- Serve as the point of contact for primary vendors, outside nutritionist and veterinarians.
- Primary contact with government agencies as it relates to SE Prevention and Avian InfluenzaMaintain 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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CEO - Sod Operation for Green Grass Farms
A little about the business: Green Grass Farms is a large, continually growing, multi-site sod operation with locations from Alabama to Central Florida. With five individual sod farms, they deliver high-quality turfgrass to homeowners and commercial clients. Green Grass Farms leads in agricultural innovation, seamlessly blending tradition with advanced technology. The sod farming division is poised for significant growth, and this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
The CEO will lead and expand our sod farming division by managing sales and growth strategies, and drive operational excellence. The CEO will focus on scaling the business, running profitable operations through growth, and developing strategies to diversify customer base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth, focusing on sales and market expansion (60-70% sales-driven, 30-40% growth and operations).
- Oversee the integration of new logistics software and explore opportunities for advanced farming technologies
- Drive diversified sales growth, including homeowners and commercial clients, leveraging in-house marketing resources to boost visibility and profitability.
- Manage and support five individual sod farms, ensuring alignment with company goals and standards.
- Oversee comprehensive P&L management and spearhead the development of annual budgets.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for sales and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with MBA preferred
- Proven experience in sod farming, turfgrass, landscaping, nursery management, or related agricultural industries.
- 5+ years of experience in a strategic leadership role as a General Manager (GM), CEO, President, or Multi-Site Regional Manager
This role offers highly competitive executive compensation along with benefits.
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Territory Sales Representative for BIOTROP
A little about the business: BIOTROP, a Brazilian company under the BIOFIRST Group, is a global leader and pure player in biological crop protection and natural solutions arena, with a presence in more than 40 countries. We focus on the research and development of innovative solutions, aiming to contribute to sustainable, healthy, and regenerative agriculture. We have a fully dedicated Research and Technology team and structure. We are a leading provider of living microbes with cutting-edge metabolites for high performance.
We are hiring for a Territory Sales Representative to join our team in Georgia. Based remotely, you will cover a 4-hour radius territory. You will work direct to grower to drive pull through sales through local retailers. You will be the face of the company in your set territory to drive sales, establish relationships, lead negotiations, work with growers to set up farm trials, and to serve as a go-to resource for product knowledge.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in driving the launch of a new business in the US
- Build and maintain relevant relationships with channel partners, growers, and associations within your region of responsibility
- Be an advocate of Biotrop’s portfolio, showing our solutions and our team’s capacity
- Learn and internalize our culture and our portfolio of solutions
- Lead negotiations of Biotrop’s portfolio
- Set up field demo trials and field events in partnership with channel partners and drive demand for products and services
- Execute the strategies defined by Marketing to prospect new customers and retain the current portfolio to achieve sales objectives
What is expected from the ideal candidates:
- Experience in sales and/or technical background in row crops (Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Rice, etc.) and crop nutrition, crop protection, or BioSolutions is required
- Bachelor's Degree in agronomy, plant science, crop science, biology, or related field is preferred
- Proactivity and result-orientation
- Exceptional relationship skills and customer-centricity
We offer a competitive base salary, health insurance, a company vehicle, and bonus opportunity.
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Operations Manager for Turf Care Supply
A little about the business: Turf Care Supply Corporation has been the leader in American manufacturing and product innovations for the professional green industry for over 45 years. TCSC formulates many of the top-performing professional and retail fertilizer brands integrating only the highest quality raw materials and the most effective technologies.
The Operations Manager ensures compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards for the Sebring, FL facility. You will manage overall operations and be responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, and quality control of the manufacturing site.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing facility and any affiliated warehouse.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company’s policies and all applicable laws.
- Maintain safe and health work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Coach and develop facility Supervisors.
- Oversee waste management practices in their respective department.
What’ll You’ll Bring:
- Associate's or Bachelors degree in management, agronomy, construction or related field preferred
- High School degree with industry experience encouraged to apply!
- 5-7 years management experience in a manufacturing environment including fertilizer, chemical, agriculture, construction or food.
- Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
We offer a competitive base salary based on experience along with annual bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, FSA and HSA program, long- and short-term disability plan, PTO, and 401k plan with match.
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