Conservation Agronomist

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc

$78K — $146K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree preferred; 5+ years agriculture experience with high school diploma as alternative
  • 2+ years agriculture industry experience and knowledge of agricultural chemicals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar software
  • Sales experience is a plus
  • Valid driving record meeting company standards

Responsibilities

  • Partner with growers to create crop and conservation plans that enhance productivity and sustainability
  • Provide expert recommendations on nutrient management and regenerative practices
  • Collaborate with agronomy teams to align conservation practices with crop input strategies
  • Connect growers with conservation funding resources like NRCS EQIP and sustainability programs
  • Act as a liaison among Nutrien, conservation partners, and watershed organizations
  • Promote sustainability and carbon initiatives to encourage customer participation in incentive programs
  • Utilize digital platforms and precision ag tools to identify conservation opportunities and track outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance for employees working 30+ hours
  • Retirement program with generous employer matching contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Paid personal and maternity/parental leave
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Eligibility for an annual incentive plan based on company and employee performance
Full Job Description
Conservation Agronomist

Requisition ID: 34161

Location: Harmony, MN, USA, 55939

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

What You'll Do:

  • Partner with growers to develop integrated crop and conservation plans that balance productivity, profitability, and sustainability
  • Provide recommendations on nutrient management, cover crops, reduced tillage, and other regenerative practices
  • Collaborate with Nutrien agronomy teams to ensure conservation practices complement crop input strategies
  • Connect growers with public and private conservation funding (e.g., NRCS EQIP, state water quality programs, carbon and sustainability programs)
  • Serve as a local liaison between Nutrien Ag Solutions, conservation partners, and watershed organizations
  • Promote Nutrien's sustainability and carbon initiatives, helping customers participate in incentive programs
  • Use Nutrien digital platforms and precision ag tools to identify conservation opportunities and measure practice outcomes
  • Track and report practice adoption metrics and environmental benefits
  • Lead grower meetings, training sessions, and field demonstrations focused on sustainable agronomy


What You'll Bring:

  • University degree preferred, in lieu of degree, 5+ years agriculture experience and high school diploma or equivalent required
  • 2+ years' experience using standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry, as well as the application of agricultural chemicals
  • Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
  • Sales experience preferred
  • Must have a driving record that meets company standards


Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

The salary range for this role, in Harmony, MN location, is between $78,900.00 - $146,400.00. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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