Farm ManagerJob Overview:Lead the Future of Farming! We are seeking a results-oriented
Farm Manager who will be accountable for the success of the farm unit they oversee. The Farm Manager will be responsible for producing a successful crop while maximizing yield and quality. This role involves planning and supervising planting and harvest activities, irrigation, monitoring crop health, and ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Job Responsibilities:- Assist in development of annual field, crop, and unit input budgets.
- Manage crop production for best possible yield and quality. This may include the following crops: alfalfa, beans, sugar beets, potatoes, corn, squash, watermelon, and pumpkins.
- Manage, maintain, and improve the lands farmed for the greatest possible productivity and sustainable husbandry.
- Manage and work with your irrigation crew to ensure that the irrigation systems are providing timely and even applications of water to the crops.
- Help formulate pre-season plans for all activities and applications for each individual field.
- Continually evaluate yield, quality, and production costs for efficiencies and improvements that will maximize crop revenues.
- Supervise and be accountable for the planting of each crop in each field. If crops do not start right, they cannot end right.
- Continuously, in conjunction with agronomists, scout crops for water requirements, fertility, pests, and weeds and take appropriate action to meet yield and quality goals.
- Record all crop inputs and applications.
- Work closely with landowners to inform them of any process that may affect them.
- Coordinate with the Director of Field Operations for all actions involving farm equipment. This includes use of controlling calendars for all field operations.
- Attend and participate in all assigned management and other meetings.
- Speak up when something does not seem to be right or is not in alignment with stated company objectives and goals.
- Must not be shy of computers and technology. These will be used extensively.
- Other projects and duties, as assigned.
RequirementsJob Requirements:- Must have 3-5 years row crop experience (preferably in potato industry)
- Must have 3-5 years of irrigation (especially pivot systems)
- Must have at least 3 years of farming experience.
- Preferably has leadership experience in the crop industry.
- Must be able to work long hours during planting and harvest
- Preferably speaks Spanish
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to work onsite in the Glenns Ferry, ID area (Relocate before starting work)
Benefits- Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
