JOB DESCRIPTION

Agriculturist

Summary

This position provides agronomic expertise to growers in the production of a high-quality sugar beet crop to maximize the recoverable sugar per acre.

Essential Job Duties

Make recommendations to assist growers in the production of a high-quality sugar beet crop and to maximize recoverable sugar per acre while minimizing production costs
Maintain current knowledge of new research and technological changes to ensure growers receive up-to-date information on sugar beet production
Assist in the implementation of new technologies and methodologies in crop production
Assist growers with planting and harvest equipment and improved techniques of each to maximize sugar recovery per acre.
Ensure Patron compliance of company policies and requirements
Hire, train, and supervise employees at receiving stations during harvest and ensure compliance with company policies.
Serve as the primary communication link between Patrons and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Leadership
Work efficiently with all departments at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative to carry out the total team effort mission for Patrons
Work with other sugar beet companies, university extension personnel, agriculture chemical representatives and sugar beet seed representatives to improve sugar beet production for Patrons
Assist with sugar beet storage pile monitoring
Complete administrative tasks, duties, and reports as required in a timely manner
Other duties as required by the business
Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Crop and Weed Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Education, Food Science Technology, Agriculture Economics, or a related field
Two to three years of experience in agriculture-related field.
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Embraces teamwork
Detail oriented
Self-motivated and organized with excellent time management skills
Strong Computer Technology skills
Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with Patrons and fellow employees at all levels
Good verbal, written and presentation skills
Expertise in an agriculture related field
Mechanical ability during planting and harvest and to assist Patrons with machinery settings and adjustments.
Ability to work with seed, fertilizers, and registered crop protection products
Ability to work outside daily in extreme conditions during the summer and occasionally during the winter months
Ability to work with scale house printers and indicators, smart phones, acre measures/monitors, GPS/satellite imaging system for measuring fields
Ability to operate a skid steer loader
Microsoft Office proficiency
Leadership/Supervision skills
Conflict resolution skills

Physical Demands and Expectations

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