Farm Manager

Watermelon, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Dry Bean Farm Manager

Bliss, ID (Relocation provided)

The Farm Manager will manage all aspects of crop production and land stewardship in all assigned fields. This includes being accountable for overall management, resources, opportunities, people, progress, and maximizing the farm's profits. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the annual field, crop, and unit input budgets.
• Manage crop production in your unit for the best possible yield and quality. This may include the following crops: alfalfa, beans, beets, potatoes, corn, squash, watermelon, and pumpkins.
• Manage, maintain, and improve the lands farmed for the greatest possible productivity and sustainable husbandry.
• Manage and work with the Irrigation Foreman to ensure that the irrigators and irrigation systems are providing timely and even applications of water to the crops.
• Help formulate pre-season plans for all projects and applications for each individual field.
• Continually evaluate yield, quality, and production costs for efficiencies and improvements that will maximize crop revenues.
• Assist in recruiting talented personnel to accomplish company and unit goals.
• Supervise and be accountable for the planting of each crop in each field. If crops do not start right, they cannot end right.
• Continuously, in conjunction with agronomist, scout crops for water requirements, fertility, pests, and weeds and take appropriate action to meet yield and quality goals.
• Record all crop inputs and applications.
• Work closely with landowners to maintain relationships and communicate field plans.
• Coordinate with the Director of Field Operations for all actions involving farm equipment. This includes use of controlling calendars for all field operations.
• Attend and participate in all assigned management and other meetings.
• Speak up when something does not seem to be right or is not in alignment with stated company objectives and goals.
• Assist management in quality checks of harvest crews in field.
• Must not be shy of computers and technology. These will be used extensively.
• Other projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience growing row crops including agronomic and watering decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• Good with numbers and number-related decisions.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Row Crop: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bliss, ID: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person