Agricultural Specialist

Red Barn Consulting, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Red Barn Consulting, Inc. seeks a field-based professional with an agricultural background to support nutrient and manure management planning, soil conservation, mapping, and regulatory processes. You will visit farms, collect data, and help prepare plans that meet client needs and standards.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, strong communication with farmers and agency staff, and the opportunity to grow into leadership within a collaborative, community-focused firm in Lancaster, PA.

Qualifications

• Background in agriculture, agronomy, soil science, farm management, or related field.
• Practical farm experience.
• Comfort working outdoors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic familiarity with GIS or mapping technologies is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to farm sites.
• Positive, hands-on, solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms and agricultural sites to collect soil, manure, and field data
• Support development, updating, and maintenance of nutrient management plans tailored to each operation
• Assist with soil conservation, erosion & sediment control, and related planning activities
• Use GIS and mapping tools to develop accurate resource and field maps
• Help clients prepare and maintain compliant plans with regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and plan files
• Attend meetings with clients, conservation districts, and regulatory agencies
• Serve as a field-based advocate and technical resource for Red Barn clients

Skills

Agriculture

Farm management

Soil science

Field communication

GIS familiarity

Tools

GIS

Job description

This position is ideal for someone with an agricultural background who enjoys direct interaction with farmers and landowners and finds purpose in practical, farm-centric solutions. You will support nutrient and manure management planning, soil conservation, mapping, recordkeeping, and regulatory processes while representing Red Barn Consulting as a trusted partner.

You’ll get real responsibility and diverse experience — and the chance to grow your skillset into leadership roles within the company.

What You’ll Do

• Visit farms and agricultural sites to collect soil, manure, and field data
• Support development, updating, and maintenance of nutrient management plans tailored to each operation
• Assist with soil conservation, erosion & sediment control, and related planning activities
• Use GIS and mapping tools to develop accurate resource and field maps
• Help clients prepare and maintain compliant plans with regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and plan files
• Attend meetings with clients, conservation districts, and regulatory agencies
• Serve as a field-based advocate and technical resource for Red Barn clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in agriculture, agronomy, soil science, farm management, or related field
• Practical farm experience (e.g., crop production, livestock operations, manure handling)
• Comfort working outdoors in varied field conditions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic familiarity with GIS or mapping technologies is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to farm sites
• Positive, hands-on, solution-focused mindset

Why Red Barn Consulting

• Work on projects that support real communities, agriculture, and working lands
• Small-firm culture with big-firm professionalism
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and grow your technical expertise
• Competitive salary with annual bonuses
• Excellent benefits package
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and skill development
• Lancaster, PA office with community-focused culture