Agronomist
Company: Van Drunen Farms
Location: Kankakee
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
JOB OVERVIEW:The Agronomist is responsible for overseeing crop
health, pest management, and scouting, as well as managing the
research trials and projects completed by the agriculture
department. The Agronomist should continually study the crops and
soils to develop new methods to improve and increase the quality
and production of the food crops. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regularly scout fields to monitor pest pressure, crop health,
and quality
- Manage all field sampling activities, including tissue, soil,
and residue sampling
- Oversee all planning, field activities, and data collection in
the test plots and for any in-field trials
- Work with field supervisors to plan fertilizer and chemical
applications
- Inventory management and procurement of agri-chemicals and
fertilizers
- Assist crop manager with field planning and crop rotation
plans
- Seek out and evaluate new products for potential usage on VDF
crops
- Assist with administrative duties as needed to maintain all
farm records
- Monitor and schedule proper use of all herbicides, pesticides
and fertilizers
- Supervise spray and fertilizer applicators
- Responsible for managing annual southwest winter farming
logistics
- Actively participate on the Agriculture Leadership Team and
role-model leadership behaviors
- Ensure that all safety procedures are followed. Work with the
Safety department to continually improve safety awareness, behavior
and conditions
- In partnership with the Quality department, facilitate internal
and external audits
- Ensure that all HAACP and Good Agriculture Practices are
followed. Work with the Ag/Farm Plant Quality Manager to
continually improve product quality and food safety
- Continually work towards improving efficiencies in
Agriculture
- Conduct all duties in an environmentally responsible
manner
- Perform any other duty as assigned JOB EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years of experience in specialty crops or research is
preferredKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Strong scouting and pest identification skills
- Strong technical agri-science skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
e-mail.
- Developed listening, verbal, and written communication
skills.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Must be a problem-solver who demonstrates good judgement.
- Ability to work with a team and independently
- Some travel is required with this position
- A Valid driver's license is requiredEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or an Ag field is
required
- Candidate must be able to attain and keep active an Illinois
Pesticide Applicators License
- A Valid driver's license is required
Keywords: Van Drunen Farms, Joliet , Agronomist, Other , Kankakee, Illinois
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