POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the UY Agronomy Manager, the successful incumbent will be expected to work within the bounds of the Rack's 6 factor Ultimate Yield program and processes. Specialize in producing and improving crops by implementing new management techniques. The job requires critical thinking and implementation of research information that develops the best method to increase the production and quality of crops while meeting the goals of our growers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hold Ultimate Yield Management Institute (UYMI) meetings with customers to increase sales of UYMI and to retain current customer base
Work with all facets of the farming operation, providing valuable information to support growers' in making management decisions
Conduct Field Production Appraisal creating recommendation for the customer
Managing of Customer soil tests & tissue tests
Field scouting - regularly checking for quality of crop growth, weeds and insects
Recommending usage of appropriate chemicals and fertilizers for customers including precision farming customers
Organize and host customer events including but not limited to field tours and agronomic information meetings
Work in coordination with Ultimate Yield Research Team
Other duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The successful incumbent will have completed Bachelor's Degree or Master's of Science (Agriculture)
A member of SIA in good standing
Preference will be given to candidates having specialization in soils or plant science
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Impeccable communication skills
Project Management
Demonstrated sales ability
Self-motivated and goal driven
Ability to relate well with growers
Incumbent must live in or near the communities of Wilkie, Unity, North Battleford, and/or Luseland