Agronomy Field TecH

Essential Functions:

Field Trialing/Data Collection:

• Field Trialing/Data Collection:
• Brainstorm with local operations/ranch management on strategic field trials and regular field monitoring likely to have a substantial effect on farm/plant performance.
• Work together with operations and support groups (if necessary) to assure proper setup and execution of trial data.
• Set up field equipment as required for site testing.
• Collect and/or help to organize the collection of relevant field and environmental samples (e.g. soil, tissue, water, air, fertility, pest presence, yield, etc.).

• Following proper protocol, train personnel in collection methods and deliver samples (as necessary) to lab(s).

• Record and/or catalog data.

Data Analysis, Presentations and Education/Training

• Organize and analyze relevant data and lab results.
• Prepare findings and conclusion in easy to under reports, presentations and/or educational materials.
• Coordinate and help prepare for presentations and training sessions (both formal and informal).

Understudy and Development

• Assist in the documentation of best practices.
• Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
• Examine crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
• Own your development:

• Assist in relevant projects of interest and shadow positions such as ranch managers, product managers, agronomists, etc. to round out skills and prepare for continued development and a long, rewarding career.

Other duties assigned

Follow all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Alternative / Other Duties

• Organic Inputs production and coordination (only applicable to smaller districts in specific geographies)

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of basic farming principles and/or agronomy – berry production and substrate farming a plus
• Agricultural software applications, equipment calibration, and medium and plan testing
• Substrate plant rotation/hibernation
• Substrate/soil drip irrigation, nutrient chemistry, and pesticides

Skills

• Analyze data and make qualified judgements on results
• Communicate fluently and proficiency (verbal, written, and presentation) in English and Spanish. Knowledge of additional languages maybe useful.
• Persuade, guide, influence and negotiate through expertise and when necessary direct action to be taken

Abilities

• Apply research protocols, collect data using computers and be proficient with computer applications including spreadsheets, email and internet.
• Demonstrate analytical / scientific critical thinking.
• Demonstrate detailed orientation, excellent consulting, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Apply mathematical methods or formulas.
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate information.
• Communicate fluently (written, verbal, presentation, listening) in English and Spanish required.
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and self-starter.
• Work independently, with growers, team members, field workers and management.
• Work variable, extended hours (including weekends) when needed.
• Follow Company policies and practices while representing the Company in an ethical and business-like manner