Plover River Farms Seeking Agronomist

Plover River Farms Agronomist Position:

Seeking an Agronomist to plan and oversee growing potatoes and vegetable crops (conventional and organic) on our 3,500-acre potato and vegetable farm. Responsibilities will include working directly with farm managers and other personnel on analyzing and evaluating crop performance, supervising fieldwork (scouting, testing, monitoring, and data integrity) of all fields, collecting plant and soil samples, and maintaining applicable fertilizer and chemical application records. The Agronomist will plan and oversee crop rotations, introduce new varieties, and communicate benchmarks and advancements in agricultural practices and technology. This individual will need to plan and react to problem areas in crops with great knowledge and care. He/she will need to have a cohesion of passion and ambition for achieving the best, naturally be good at critical thinking and problem solving, and will need strong organization and communication skills. Must have a four-year college degree in Agronomy or Soil Science. Salary is competitive with knowledge and skillset. Five years’ experience preferred.

Apply by May 10:

Plover River Farms Alliance Farms, Inc.
Jeanne McCain
292 Maple Bluff Road
Stevens Point, WI 54482