Farm Manager
Full TimeJob Description
*Farm Manager Job Description*
Ag Land Partners Management is seeking a results-oriented *Farm Manager *to oversee the intensive management of personnel, land, water, and machinery for the purpose of producing high yielding and quality crops, maximizing profits, and improving the integrity of resources for a large farming area. A successful Farm Manager continually identifies opportunities for improvement in all operational aspects and works closely with the company’s leadership to ensure the assets of the company are being optimized and all production teams work together safely, efficiently, and effectively to achieve common goals.
*Responsibilities*:
* Assist in the development of the annual budget. Manage and contain costs in line with approved budgets
* Ensure equipment is maintained and in safe operating condition and report any issues or deficiencies to the mechanic or equipment service vendor
* Liaison with local, regional, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations (Ag Commissioner’s Office for example)
* Oversee and ensure a safe and fair working environment for all employees
* Ensure that the employees are properly trained for the specific roles that they are responsible for
* Ensure agricultural chemical application equipment is in good working order and calibrated correctly to realize chemical efficacy and application rate accuracy
* Develop weekly irrigation schedules based on ET models and available soil moisture content
* Ensure irrigation systems are working properly and as designed. See that distribution uniformity tests are conducted on a periodic basis to verify systems are working as designed
* Coordinate and communicate closely with a Pesticide Control Advisor in the following areas: plant health, nutrition, pests, diseases, environmental stresses, and proper timing of various treatments.
* Experience with tree or vine health, nutrition, pests and diseases.
* Analyze the need for future equipment and labor resources
* Conduct yield estimates for financial planning and to determine if increased or decreased levels of crop inputs are needed or not.
* Set yield, quality, and budget goals for the farm supervisors and as a team, meet or exceed the established crop yield and quality goals.
* Train the farm team on how to maximize crop margins.
* Effectively manage development goals for each direct report and supervise the same for all employees in stewardship.
* Manage the overall cost per unit to maximize returns.
* Work in conjunction with the farm management team and support services to achieve farm and company-wide objectives.
* Notify upper management of issues and/or variances, (including budget items), along with corrective recommendations immediately.
* Ensure company assets are secured from loss or damage and keep the stewardship at a “Tour Ready” status.
* Champion a world-class safety culture through on-going training, effective preventative maintenance programs, positive promotions, and ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and all regulatory agencies and local policies.
* Experience with development of new vineyards and orchards
*Qualifications*:
* Bachelors’ degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
* 5+ years experience in farm production, with 5+ years in a farm management role. Tree nuts/crops knowledge preferred.
* Understanding of crop requirements (water, fertilizer, etc.), production practices (spraying, mowing, etc.), and pests (weeds, diseases, etc.).
* Hands-on understanding of equipment (tractors, sprayers, mowers, etc.) utilized in crop production-safety, operation, and maintenance.
* Valid in-state driver’s license.
* PCA, PAL, QAL, or CCA licensing preferred.
* Proficient computer skills with competency in Microsoft tools and ability to learn other software/systems.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and business partnership skills. Bilingual Spanish desired.
* Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role which includes carrying and lifting up to 50lbs repetitively.
* In addition to the regular farm schedule (55=60hrs/week), must be willing and able to work long hours during planting and harvest season and in outside weather conditions which includes inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, and high winds.)
Benefits
* Dental/Vision/Medical/401K matching
* To Be Determined based on experience
* Pickup Included
* $85 to $110K
Pay: $85,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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*Job was aggregated from Indeed.com*
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