Agronomy Assistant

Company: Wysocki Family Farms
Location: Bancroft
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Wysocki Family Farms has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Agronomy Assistant that has a passion for Agriculture! In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in the field collecting data used by management for decision meeting. This role is a perfect fit for those early in their agronomy career by providing the training and skills necessary to prepare for career advancement. The agronomy assistant will be collecting data used to develop land and crop production plans along with providing hands-on field work during planting, growing, and harvesting. The agronomy assistant leads the research and development field team, including crop scouts and peers, to ensure accuracy of field work that facilitates reports used by management for decision making. Wysocki Family Farms offers various benefit options including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K plus employer match, Paid Time Off, apparel program and much more! What are we looking for? Associates Degree in in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, or related fields or commensurate combination of education and experienceBasic understanding of farm technology and data controlsAbility to organize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment for optimal successConfident use knowledge to lead crop scouts and peersIntermediate application and use of Microsoft Office productsMust obtain state of Wisconsin pesticide applicator license within 6 months Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving recordAccountabilities Collects data used for developing land and crop production plans. Provides hands-on field work during planting, growing, and harvesting. Leads the research and development field team including crop scouts and peers to ensure accuracy of field work correlating to data used in management decision making.Field research setup and maintenance of laboratory which includes yearly pressure washing and sanitation of all macrobins and cratesAssists operating and/or transporting equipment & machinery during planting and harvestIn-season data collection of crop development metrics, pest and weed pressure, and management of external lab sample submissions. Conducts field sampling, potato storage sampling, and storage monitoring of trial work and production fields.Performs in-season treatment applications of fertilizer and pesticide products to R&D trials.Summarizes and communicates in-season updates and trial results to the Agronomy team.Performs regular inspections of crop fields for weeds, insects, diseases, and other crop limiting threatsAssists in lab evaluation of production samples and R&D workUtilizes agricultural management software to access data from production fields and provide summary reports of management activities.Evaluates crop planting, growing and harvesting inputs and results using data from multiple farm sources and personal observation. Operates various farm machinery including but not limited to sprayers, planters, harvesters and forklifts in support of farm operations.Respects and safely operates equipment as intended in operator manuals or company policy and applies chemicals as required by the label. Adheres to all food safety regulations and expectations of customer.Responds timely to team members seeking information or direction on land, crop plans and maps.Wysocki Family Farms is an EEO employer PI2114dbd17145-25660-34909624

Keywords: Wysocki Family Farms, Oshkosh , Agronomy Assistant, Other , Bancroft, Wisconsin