Agronomy Advisor & Farm Growth Consultant

Operative; Belgrade (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

401(k) options

Paid time off

Uniform & boot allowances

Wellness program

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative seeks an agronomy professional to lead farm planning, crop optimization, and grower services across Nebraska. You will present plans, analyze performance, and recommend seed, fertilizer, and crop protection to enhance profitability.

Role includes sales growth, logistics coordination, and collaboration with AG Advisors and Location Managers to coordinate services from planning to harvest. Full-time, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field, or 3+ years agronomy/agronomy sales experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil fertility, fertilizer properties, seed traits, and crop life cycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and agronomy software.
• Ability to operate company vehicles, forklifts, skid-loaders, blending systems, and hand tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to speak effectively one-on-one and in group settings.
• Basic math skills including algebra, geometry, proportions, percentages, and volume.
• CDL Class B with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred; forklift certification and CCA license are a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the trade territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present customized Farm Plans to improve crop production efficiency and profitability.
• Analyze past product performance and grower challenges to forecast outcomes.
• Make seed, fertilizer, and chemical recommendations for improved results.
• Conduct in-field analysis and clearly communicate findings to producers.
• Address misapplications or underperformance issues with growers.
• Finalize sales of whole-farm products and services; grow agronomy customer base.
• Coordinate logistics and billing to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Collaborate with AG Advisors and Location Managers on services and spray orders.

Skills

Soil fertility

Fertilizer properties

Seed traits

Crop life cycles

Microsoft Office

Agronomy software

Communication skills

Mathematics

Travel readiness

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelors in Agronomy or related field

3+ years agronomy/agronomy sales experience

Tools

Agronomy software

Job description

Frontier Cooperative seeks an agronomy professional to lead farm planning, crop optimization, and grower services across Nebraska. You will present plans, analyze performance, and recommend seed, fertilizer, and crop protection to enhance profitability.

Role includes sales growth, logistics coordination, and collaboration with AG Advisors and Location Managers to coordinate services from planning to harvest. Full-time, with comprehensive benefits.