Precision Agronomy Specialist at Central Farm Service Co

Holden Township, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agronomic Advising, Variable Rate Recommendations, Data Analysis, Crop Planning, Precision Technology Support, Equipment Monitoring, Data Collection, Data Entry, Nitrogen Recommendation, Prospecting, Relationship Building, Safety Compliance, Communication, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Directed

Industry

Retail

Description

Description Position Objective: Precision Agronomy Specialists will demonstrate full command of all systems that Central Advantage utilizes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete all aspects of Central Advantage service - Recommendations—write variable rate seed and fertilizer recommendations- Serve as a trusted agronomic advisor to growers, by analyzing their correlations to yield so they can make data based crop decisions- Planning—help growers create a crop plan each year- Precision technology support—updating equipment monitors, loading variable rate recommendations and troubleshooting- Data collection—collect all crop input applications from growers and enter into the Central Advantage Program- Following data entry protocols to ensure accurate results are delivered for both individual grower reports as well as group correlations- Deliver consistent grower experience across 30,000 to 45,000 acres Complete all aspects of NitrateNow service - Recommendations—write variable rate nitrogen recommendation - Precision technology support—load recommendations into equipment monitors and provide support Continually expand all programs through prospecting Build and maintain relationships with growers through interaction throughout all key times of year Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management Requirements Desired skills and competencies: Degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Agricultural Business or Precision Agriculture or equivalent job experience Successfully communicate across multiple means (written, oral, nonverbal, digital) Take collaborative approach to grower service Flexible and adaptable?ability to navigate change Personal accountability?self-directed, organized Lifelong learning mentality Positive attitude Licensing, Certification and Qualification: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record Will obtain Class A license to pull weigh wagon, CFS will assist Working Environment: 60% of time spent customers facing, 40% data/computer work. Customer facing time will vary between office, field and remote locations. Physical Demands: Able to get in and out of farm equipment. Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of this job. All employees of Central Farm Service are at will employees, which means they can terminate their employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause (we encourage employees to give two weeks’ notice of resignation), and that the company may terminate the employment of any employee at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. CFS Offers an excellent benefit package: Health- with company HSA contribution, Dental and Vision insurance Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension) Matching 401(k) Plan Clothing and Boot program CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The specialist will manage all aspects of the Central Advantage service, including writing variable rate seed and fertilizer recommendations, serving as an agronomic advisor, and providing precision technology support across 30,000 to 45,000 acres. Additionally, they must complete all aspects of the NitrateNow service, which involves writing variable rate nitrogen recommendations and loading them into equipment monitors.