Crop Consultant
Company: GPAC
Location: West Point, NE
Salary: $120000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Job Title: Crop Consultant
Company: GPAC
Job Description
An agricultural consulting firm based in East Central Nebraska, is looking to add a Crop Consultant to their organization. This agricultural consulting business provides complete crop, soil, and manure management services to local farmers. We work directly with farmers to provide agricultural consulting services including collecting soil samples and providing fertility recommendations to the farmer. The consultant will provide hard copies to the client and electronic files for variable rate spreading. Field evaluations will be performed, such as soil structure, weed control, disease and insect infestation, plus other issues that could affect crop production.Responsibilities:
- Give recommendations on Seed, Fertilizer and Chemical inputs
- Continuing education on Agronomy products
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and current customers
- Perform crop scouting and collect soil samples
- Knowledge of irrigation scheduling, in-season fertilizer adjustments, and IPM (integrated pest management)
Requirements:
- Self-motivated and success driven
- 3-5+ years of Agronomy experience preferred
- Degree in Agronomy, Ag Business or related field is highly preferred
- Strong work ethic, dependable
- Project management skills
- Microsoft Offices, especially Excel and Outlook
Expectations:
- Will work primarily in East Central Nebraska, will meet at the office every day and then go out to do field work
- Focus on learning – stay current with industry practices; training is supported
- Develop relationships – impact positive outcomes for farmers
- Long days will occasionally be necessary to accomplish goals
- Can work in physical environment: sample pulling from ATV, in potentially adverse weather
Compensation:
- Up to $120k (depending on experience and qualifications)
Benefits:
- Equipment needed to conduct work (Phone, 4-Wheeler, iPad, etc.)
- Health insurance stipend
- Laptop, Phone
I know these types of roles don’t open up often, so I wanted to check in and see if this is something you might be interested in. If you are interested or if you know of anyone that is, please give me a call or text at 651-364-6618 or email me at katie.bonine@gogpac.comHave a great day!