Agronomists, Production (Brooks, OR)

Conduct scientific research to improve agricultural product biological, chemical, and physical properties.  Apply scientific expertise in agricultural principals to improve plant yield and enhance production.  Use scientific testing results to improve production operations of nurseries and grow top-quality plants. May perform additional duties that are similar and consistent with stated position requirements.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree (or a foreign degree that is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree) in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or closely related field plus 5 years of experience.  Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:

• Soilless agriculture using coconut substrate to manage nutrient solutions and control feeding and growth  
• Production of fresh blackberry fruit
• Using microbiology in soil to regenerate the microbial habitat and biochemical processes that increase agricultural productivity
• Organic and conventional management for the production of long canes in hydroponics
• Integrated pest and disease management using entomopathogenic fungi and natural parasitoids

Requires Bilingual Spanish/English.

Salary Range: $139,999 to $153,000

Apply at https://eohm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6004 or

Sandy Ridge Berry Farms LLC

730 South "A" Street.

Oxnard, California 93030

Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC)
Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh multi-berry producer in the world, growing Driscoll’s proprietary varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries year-round in the United States, Canada, Baja California, Central Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and Peru.
We are relentless in our pursuit to bring the highest quality berries that “delight” consumers around the world –from our farms to their families. This starts with our company values of Honesty, Fairness and Respect which not only line the corridors of every office, they are principles that are alive, guiding and leading our business decisions and strategic direction. We place the highest priority and focus on our people, developing their professional growth, and investing in the fulfillment of their personal career journey. These fundamentals have allowed us to achieve an industry leadership position, helping us to adopt health and wellness programs, open primary health clinics for our employees, and partner with local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our farm working families. We hope to continue the Reiter Family legacy of farming through the pursuit of our mission and by living our values.