Precision Agronomist

Job Responsibility:

Farmers Edge is a global leader in agriculture technology! We take connectivity to a whole new level. With our unique digital infrastructure, we deliver robust datasets right from the farm. Our all-in-one platform transforms information into insights and predictive intelligence to help customers be more sustainable, productive and profitable. Our Team Members are passionate, enterprising individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment!

Why choose Life at the Edge?

• Flexibility, work-life balance, and a generous personal care time program
• Competitive base salary and annual bonuses.
• Company vehicle
• Terrific total rewards that include vacation time above the statutory minimum, company co-paid benefits, options for retirement savings and much more!

As a Precision Agronomist your key responsibilities will be:

• Use remote sensing and satellite imagery, interpreting data to create quality Farmers Edge zone maps by fields, using proprietary software.
• Use GPS and maps, guide soil sampling procedure to ensure it is completed, acting as lead expert and backup for Seasonal Soil Samplers when necessary.
• Interpret soil test results from Farmers Edge Labs or chosen regional contract laboratory.
• As a subject matter expert, utilizing Farmers Edge Tool Set (ZonePro, Sample Pro, RxPro and ScoutPro) to create and/or approve fertilizer, fungicide and seeding recommendations (Rx) prescriptions.
• Provide support in collecting and completing contract requirements with growers.
  • Collect Equipment IDs
  • Field plans including legal land description and crop rotations
  • Historical info such as As-applied data.
• Work with growers to provide agronomic support to interpret yield variability maps, identify potential stress or pressure in the field, for further scouting investigations for R&D.
• Ensure data collection from CVS sites and variety evaluation trials with representatives' support.
  • Using preferred Farmers Edge scouting software to collect data as per identified protocols for R&D data sites (CVS and Variety Evaluation Trials-VETs))
  • Other sites for yield, disease model validation.
• Work with Account Management team to help drive sales including sales calls to promote Smart VR or reconcile grower concerns on fertility, fungicide or seeding recommendation (Rx) as required.
• Understand and participate in the Farmers Edge business plan and strategies to achieve operational and personal successes.
• Travel throughout territory as required.
Other duties as assigned.

We'd love to see:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture.
• CCA accredited candidates preferred. Candidates without will be expected to complete this designation.
• Strong understanding of agronomy and/or precision agronomy including but not limited to;
  • Cropping systems and farming practices in the region
  • Fertilizer types and blends
  • Seed and drainage regulations
• Previous experience doing data collection for R&D purposes, growth staging, recognizing disease, weeds, growth, and other environmental pressures.
• Understanding of basic meteorological data and how it relates to crop production.
• Technologically inclined.
• Strong customer service skills and problem-solving abilities.

Live Life at The Edge!

Farmers Edge is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and collaborating with team members and candidates to identify and remove barriers to employment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons and will work to find reasonable accommodations at all stages of recruitment and throughout a team member's employment.