Farming Assistant

The Farming Assistant is responsible for maintaining the planting schedule, overseeing the planting of crops, conducting and sourcing planting (seed) trials, and managing chemical applications at planting. The expectation of this role is to ensure all of our plantings are strategically placed for optimal production and quality yields.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Organize and maintain planting schedule including acres per crop to be planted weekly or on other frequency.
• Create and develop costing structures for the planting department.
• Maintain inventory and projection of land for planting.
• Prepare and distribute work schedules for planting and land preparation.
• Organize and designate planting locations for seeded and transplant crops.
• Maintain seed inventory levels and manages costs on a regular basis.
• Order transplants and manage cost to fulfill planting schedule.
• Develop and track nursery (greenhouse) production schedule: plant dates, ready dates, varieties seeded, etc.
• Coordinate the use and movement of transplant trailers and transplant crew.
• Create tank mixes for planting related pesticide applications and maintain pesticide inventory in computer system.
• Review crop availability and make recommendations for crop shredding and residue management.
• Research possible seed varieties and conduct and manage on-farm trials.
• Order transplants as needed to fulfill planting schedule.
• Ensure that the growing team maintains safety compliance with all local state, federal and regulatory agencies
• Ensure proper safety policies are followed by all employees and conduct safety tailgate meetings.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in farming
• Class C license
• Experience of computer software (Microsoft office, Windows 10)
• Experience operating machinery such as loaders, forklifts, GPS on Tractors and Backhoe
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.