Farm Manager in Yuba City, CA

Key Details:

• Join a 4th generation family owned and operated farming company near Yuba City
• Oversee farming operations for ~6,000 acres with a highly diverse portfolio
• $120-150K base salary + bonus + benefits + opportunity to join a great culture

Overview:
As a member of the leadership team, the Farm Manager will oversee all cultural practices including pruning, tillage, planting, pest control, fertilization, and irrigation management across ~6,000 acres of a highly diversified portfolio. You will utilize your managerial, operational, and agricultural expertise to lead and develop a team of 4 direct reports, implement process improvements with a focus on the row crop portfolio, and increase performance of the internal and custom farming operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate field worker activities.
• Review timecards for accurate reporting.
• Maintain seamless communication between the field and accounting department.
• Analyze costs and ensure amounts being charged to customers are appropriate.
• Review budgets created by the accounting department for custom farming and add input as needed.
• Review monthly custom farming invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor crop quality, weather implications, and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Adhere to budgeting and invoicing deadlines.
• Assist with the management of general upkeep of all locations and properties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or 5-10 years of current experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5 years of hands-on farming experience, including staff management and crop production.
• Row crop experience is required.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to manage farm budgets.
• Excellent Excel Skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the office and farming teams.
• Private Applicator License is not required but a bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person