Top Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 8-5-2024
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Agronomist for Sparta Co-op
A little about the business: Sparta Co-op Services is a locally owned and operated, full-service agriculture supplier located in Sparta, WI. The company was formally established in 1996 as a result of the merger of Sparta Co-op Exchange and Sparta Co-op Oil, giving them the ability to provide a wide range of products and services. These include agronomic products and services including seed, chemicals, fertilizer, custom spreading, and more as well as grain, fuel, and tire services.
We are looking for an Agronomist to carry out agronomy sales and grower relations. In this role, you will be selling our full line of agronomy products including seed, fertilizer, and chemicals, as well as working with growers throughout our territory to develop and execute crop plans. You will make recommendations that are in the best interest of our customer to become a trusted agronomy professional that gives the customer their best opportunity to be profitable in an ever-changing ag environment.
What you will be doing:
- Serve as the primary grower contact for agronomy products.
- Execute seed, fertilizer, and crop protection sales and recommendations.
- Perform field scouting, soil sampling, and seed treatment.
- Collaborate with growers for nutrient management planning.
We're looking for:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, cop/soil science, or related major preferred.
- A proven background in seed, chemical, fertilizer, and/or commodity sales, agriculture-related operational knowledge, or equivalent proven work experiences are encouraged to apply.
- Strong agronomic understanding of row crops (corn, soybeans, etc.)
- Communicates effectively with a diverse group of individuals from farmers, landowners, and back yard growers.
- Understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to Ag business.
- Have or able to obtain Pesticide Applicators License
We Offer a competitive base salary, along with Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with a company match, vacation days, and sick leave.
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Dairy Manager for Kansas State University
A little about the business: The Kansas State University Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) serves the dairy teaching, research, and extension missions of the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry. The DTRC, located 3 miles from campus, is one of the highest-producing university herds in the nation, and is supported by a dedicated team of employees. Kansas is one of the of fastest-growing dairy states, with continued expansion expected in the future. The knowledge generated at the DTRC through research, teaching, and extension activities is critical to maintaining the continued growth of the Kansas dairy industry and beyond.
We are seeking a Dairy Manager to lead a team of full- and part-time employees in day-to-day facility operations and care of our Holstein herd. You will also work closely with faculty and students to facilitate research trials ranging from reproduction to nutrition studies.
What you will be doing:
- Animal record maintenance
- Feed inventory and procurement
- Repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Regulatory compliance (environmental, milk sanitation, research, etc.)
- Cleaning and infrastructure maintenance
- Manure management and export
- Coordination of research facilities and animal allocations at the DTRC
What we're looking for:
- A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience working with large animals, especially dairy cattle.
- Experience operating heavy machinery and conducting facility repairs highly preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
We offer a salary range of $52,530 - $70,000.00 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, housing option, and PTO (vacation, sick, and holidays).
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Feed Sales Consultant for Dakotaland Feeds
A little about the business: Dakotaland Feeds, LLC is a livestock feed manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Huron, South Dakota, that also operates five company owned retail locations. The company manufactures and distributes dry and liquid feeds, minerals, and co-products merchandised from surrounding ethanol plants. Dakotaland Feeds, LLC strives to achieve the most efficient methods to distribute livestock feed throughout geography served by its cooperative owners. The key to the company’s success is its superior customer service-oriented sales and support staff who go the extra mile to serve the needs of its farmer-producers and dealer partners.
We are hiring a Feed Sales Consultant to be based from our Huron, SD headquarters. In this role you will establish solid relationships with current and prospective customers to grow the feed business in North-central South Dakota territory. In this role you must have strong social skills with the ability to work independently with drive and passion to grow business. As a Feed Sales Consultant you will be accountable to develop feed rations that best fit the customer’s operation, along with building relationships and growing the business.
What you would be doing:
- Establishing relationships and sales with current and prospective customers to grow the feed business in North-central South Dakota territory.
- Conducting approximately 5-6 customer visits per day.
- Taking samples and assisting feed customers with formulations and rations.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, or related field with relevant experience or background in agriculture, farming, and/or livestock.
- Experience in sales and/or feed manufacturing is preferred, not required.
- Strong computer and written communication skills with ability to communicate with a variety of people & personalities.
- Ability to make quick decisions on the spot & support those decisions to your peers, employees, and leadership.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience along with health benefits.
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Remote Customer Success Manager for Ceres Imaging Inc.
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 Customer Success Manager to manage the Pacific Northwest territory. Reporting to the PNW head of customer success and business development, you will ensure our customers receive superior support and consultation on Ceres products and services. This involves working with medium to large agricultural enterprises that are often part of larger land management organizations, upselling accounts, identifying new businesses, and handling all onboarding and renewing. You will be based remotely, with 25% travel.
What you would be doing:
- Develop and grow positive relationships with our customers in the region through a demonstrated agronomic expertise
- Work effectively with the Ceres Imaging global science team who provide agronomic recommendations, through Zoom and in-person meetings with new & existing customers
- Work with Product Management regarding product usage, service, design, and development
- Minimize customer churn
- Handle and resolve customer requests and escalations
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in the agriculture industry such as agronomy, crop science, ag technology, plant and soil health, and precision agriculture
- Proven track record of meeting or surpassing goals preferably in Ag SaaS companies
- Experience with data management systems
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
We offer a base salary range of $75k/yr. or more depending on experience 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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Electrical Automation Technician for Verbio Canada
A little about the business: VERBIO Diesel Canada (VDC) is a subsidiary of VERBIO AG, a well-established, successful biofuel company in Germany. VERBIO Diesel Canada Corporation (VDC) invests in a biodiesel and glycerine production facility in Welland, Ontario. VDC will become one of the leading biodiesel producer in North America with an annual capacity of approx. 150,000 tons of biodiesel and 18,000 tons of crude glycerin. VDC strives for technological leadership in the field of production of renewable fuels.
The Electrical Automation Technician will be responsible for the servicing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of all utility and production related equipment and work closely with the Management team in achieving day-to-day production goals.
What you would be doing:
- Perform service, start-ups, repairs, trouble-shoot, preventative maintenance service, ongoing and periodic inspections, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested.
- The individual must keep current on all products in the market, operation, maintenance, service requirement, and calibrations and repair while closely working with the Production and Plant Management.
- Provide technical support and basic training to operators and supervisor to assist them in their existing roles.
- The incumbent will be required in his role to assist with basic electrical disconnects of critical equipment in the MCC and field to help support emergency maintenance.
- The individual will be required from time to time to trouble shoot equipment starters and variable frequency drives if rotating equipment is not operating properly.
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working in a production facility supporting day to day improvements
- Have a basic knowledge of PLC programming to assist with diagnosing problems and Allen Bradley hardware
- Have a basic knowledge of Rockwell Automation Software
- Basic knowledge of programming Allen Bradley variable frequency drives
- Capable of working with outside contractors to help with the replacement and installation of existing and new equipment.
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full benefits package including extended health, dental, vision, and a Health Spending Account
- Company training programs
- RRSP program with employer matching
- Variable bonus program
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