Agronomist job description
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Example agronomist requirements on a job description
Agronomist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in agronomist job postings.
Sample agronomist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
- Knowledge of plant and soil science.
- Knowledge of relevant agricultural regulations.
- Knowledge of pest and weed management.
- Proficient in the use of modern farm equipment.
Sample required agronomist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Agronomist job description example 1
Syngenta agronomist job description
About Us
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the agronomy team is currently seeking an Agronomist in Danvers, MN.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
Management and execution of all phases of seed production for corn and/or soybeans to ensure a high quality, reliable, and timely supply is delivered to the facility.
Develop crop placement plans that deliver agreed upon production goals.
Collaborate with the Production and Processing Technology to develop best practices in seed production. Foster an operational culture founded on HSE and process improvement.
Actively engage and provide technical expertise with seed growers, and production research for seed multiplication.
Accountabilities
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Develop acreage placement plans in conjunction with management.
Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
Participates in field improvement efforts
Participates in six sigma field improvement activities
Develop and maintain a grower evaluation system to drive increased yields and quality.
Understand species and variety characteristics, seed quality standards, PLC advancement priorities, and crop delivery requirements to optimize seed availabilities.
Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields including, weed and insect programs, and timely field inspection programs. Make pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield and COGP.
Coordinates receiving activities to meet conditioning schedules in conjunction with Plant Operations.
General administrative management duties including signing grower contracts, collecting - preparing - inputting data for reports, conducting QBS management meetings, pricing and managing disposition of harvest.
Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines. Active leadership in the “Goal Zero” campaign.
Work with PPT or other specialists to test/implement new production concepts
Remain current with latest production technology and develop specialized skills (i.e. systems, data analysis, equipment maintenance, fertility, irrigation management, etc.) to support seed growers.
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the agronomy team is currently seeking an Agronomist in Danvers, MN.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
Management and execution of all phases of seed production for corn and/or soybeans to ensure a high quality, reliable, and timely supply is delivered to the facility.
Develop crop placement plans that deliver agreed upon production goals.
Collaborate with the Production and Processing Technology to develop best practices in seed production. Foster an operational culture founded on HSE and process improvement.
Actively engage and provide technical expertise with seed growers, and production research for seed multiplication.
Accountabilities
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Develop acreage placement plans in conjunction with management.
Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
Participates in field improvement efforts
Participates in six sigma field improvement activities
Develop and maintain a grower evaluation system to drive increased yields and quality.
Understand species and variety characteristics, seed quality standards, PLC advancement priorities, and crop delivery requirements to optimize seed availabilities.
Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields including, weed and insect programs, and timely field inspection programs. Make pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield and COGP.
Coordinates receiving activities to meet conditioning schedules in conjunction with Plant Operations.
General administrative management duties including signing grower contracts, collecting - preparing - inputting data for reports, conducting QBS management meetings, pricing and managing disposition of harvest.
Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines. Active leadership in the “Goal Zero” campaign.
Work with PPT or other specialists to test/implement new production concepts
Remain current with latest production technology and develop specialized skills (i.e. systems, data analysis, equipment maintenance, fertility, irrigation management, etc.) to support seed growers.
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Agronomist job description example 2
Corteva agronomist job description
Are you looking to grow your career?
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity to join our organization as a Production Agronomist as part of the Early Career Development Program. The Early Career Development Program offers job training and targeted career development for select college graduates through wide exposure and high-touch experiences within the Corteva business. It is designed to provide early career hires with the necessary knowledge, experience and skills to fill future leadership positions within Corteva.
The entry level Production Agronomist role will participate in the Early Career Development Program and will have responsibilities including grower relations and acreage planning contracting, parent seed allocation, field inspections, harvest, bin sampling, receiving, conditioning, packaging, warehousing. The Production Agronomist will manage, and coordinate assigned projects according to the location.
The 2023 position locations may include seed production facilities in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Geographic flexibility is required. Position start dates will be January 2023 and June 2023.
Qualifications
What will you bring to the Table?
+ Minimum of bachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, soil science or other related field with broad interest in the agriculture industry.
+ 0-2 years of experience working with seed growers/seed plant operations or equivalent education and experience preferred.
+ Willingness to learn all aspects of seed production, and willingness to relocate as necessary.
+ Strong communication skills (oral and written
+ Teamwork and leadership skills
+ Strong computer and analytical skills.
+ Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with growers, work effectively within a team environment, and lead and influence teams/projects.
+ Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations; knowledge of field equipment; supervisory and team leadership skills; training skills; priority management and ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions; good verbal communication skills; advanced level of PC skills; willingness to work in a variety of conditions (field, plant, warehouse - hot, cold, dust, etc.); ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Benefits: Let's peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!
+ Strike a better work-life balance with robust time-off benefits including paid vacation, maternity, paternal and family illness leave
+ Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
+ Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
+ And much, much more!
Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today!
\#GrowWhatMatters
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:
Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster
To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity to join our organization as a Production Agronomist as part of the Early Career Development Program. The Early Career Development Program offers job training and targeted career development for select college graduates through wide exposure and high-touch experiences within the Corteva business. It is designed to provide early career hires with the necessary knowledge, experience and skills to fill future leadership positions within Corteva.
The entry level Production Agronomist role will participate in the Early Career Development Program and will have responsibilities including grower relations and acreage planning contracting, parent seed allocation, field inspections, harvest, bin sampling, receiving, conditioning, packaging, warehousing. The Production Agronomist will manage, and coordinate assigned projects according to the location.
The 2023 position locations may include seed production facilities in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Geographic flexibility is required. Position start dates will be January 2023 and June 2023.
Qualifications
What will you bring to the Table?
+ Minimum of bachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, soil science or other related field with broad interest in the agriculture industry.
+ 0-2 years of experience working with seed growers/seed plant operations or equivalent education and experience preferred.
+ Willingness to learn all aspects of seed production, and willingness to relocate as necessary.
+ Strong communication skills (oral and written
+ Teamwork and leadership skills
+ Strong computer and analytical skills.
+ Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with growers, work effectively within a team environment, and lead and influence teams/projects.
+ Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations; knowledge of field equipment; supervisory and team leadership skills; training skills; priority management and ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions; good verbal communication skills; advanced level of PC skills; willingness to work in a variety of conditions (field, plant, warehouse - hot, cold, dust, etc.); ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Benefits: Let's peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!
+ Strike a better work-life balance with robust time-off benefits including paid vacation, maternity, paternal and family illness leave
+ Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
+ Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
+ And much, much more!
Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today!
\#GrowWhatMatters
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:
Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster
To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Agronomist job description example 3
Lazarus Naturals agronomist job description
The mission of Lazarus Naturals is to make high quality and affordable hemp-based CBD products available for everyone. We have a fun, fast-paced, and close-knit workplace environment and are looking for an experienced agronomist to join our expanding team in Central Oregon and help us further our mission.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a new industry with an innovative company that makes CBD accessible to those who need it most. Our ideal ca have exceptional problem-solving abilities, be willing to spend equal time in the field and office, and prepared to work with the demands of farm work in this year round position. Note: No prior experience with hemp or cannabis is required.
The Production Agronomist will report directly to the Farm Operations Director and will be directly responsible for the following:
• Carry out and manage field operations including tillage, planting, cultivation, and harvest.
• Perform soil and tissue sampling.
• Create crop plans and budgets.
• Plan and operate irrigation systems.
• Schedule and perform maintenance and repairs on agricultural equipment.
• Manage field crews in planting, cultivation, and harvesting operations.
• Monitor crop for pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Maintain and improve site safety standards at all times.
• Oversee recordkeeping and data collection.
• Work with vendors to purchase necessary equipment and supplies.
Requirements
High attention to detail, ability to multi-task and demonstrated ability to resolve
complex problems and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Familiarity with a wide range of agricultural equipment and operations.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with a variety of ag technology.
• Experience with drip irrigation, center pivots, and wheel lines preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and math skills.
• Familiarity with organic farming systems and practices.
• Basic understanding of finance and administration within an ag business.
• Excellent PC and technical skills (Microsoft and Google Suite).
-Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience in agriculture. Agricultural Business, Agronomy or Agricultural
-Production Management degree strongly preferred.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or Professional Certified Agronomist (PCAg) certifications
strongly preferred.
• Background with soil science, field management, plant genetics, pest management
and irrigation strongly preferred.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401K Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Stocked Community Kitchen
• Employee Discount Program
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a new industry with an innovative company that makes CBD accessible to those who need it most. Our ideal ca have exceptional problem-solving abilities, be willing to spend equal time in the field and office, and prepared to work with the demands of farm work in this year round position. Note: No prior experience with hemp or cannabis is required.
The Production Agronomist will report directly to the Farm Operations Director and will be directly responsible for the following:
• Carry out and manage field operations including tillage, planting, cultivation, and harvest.
• Perform soil and tissue sampling.
• Create crop plans and budgets.
• Plan and operate irrigation systems.
• Schedule and perform maintenance and repairs on agricultural equipment.
• Manage field crews in planting, cultivation, and harvesting operations.
• Monitor crop for pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Maintain and improve site safety standards at all times.
• Oversee recordkeeping and data collection.
• Work with vendors to purchase necessary equipment and supplies.
Requirements
High attention to detail, ability to multi-task and demonstrated ability to resolve
complex problems and ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Familiarity with a wide range of agricultural equipment and operations.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with a variety of ag technology.
• Experience with drip irrigation, center pivots, and wheel lines preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and math skills.
• Familiarity with organic farming systems and practices.
• Basic understanding of finance and administration within an ag business.
• Excellent PC and technical skills (Microsoft and Google Suite).
-Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience in agriculture. Agricultural Business, Agronomy or Agricultural
-Production Management degree strongly preferred.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or Professional Certified Agronomist (PCAg) certifications
strongly preferred.
• Background with soil science, field management, plant genetics, pest management
and irrigation strongly preferred.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401K Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Stocked Community Kitchen
• Employee Discount Program
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024