Agronomy Assistant

Mortenson Bros Farms, Inc.; Town of Plainfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Mortenson Bros Farms, Inc. seeks an Agricultural Associate to support field scouting, soil sampling, field mapping, and various crop production activities across multiple routes.

You will assist with pest, weed, and disease monitoring and potato sampling and grading, with analytical lab work and data documentation. The role requires good attention to detail, reliability, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to follow company procedures.

Qualifications

• Background in Production Agriculture is a plus.
• Attention to detail, self-motivated, organized and able to work without direct supervision.
• Good work ethic; honest, trustworthy and passionate about farming.
• Ability to follow company processes and procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist scouting fields for insects, weeds, diseases, and overall crop health.
• Assist with soil sampling, field mapping, record keeping, and various crop production activities.
• Potato sampling, testing, and grading.
• Analytical lab work, documentation and interpretation of results will also be required.
• Manage soil moisture on a given route.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organized

Effective communication

Education

Background in Production Agriculture

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist scouting fields for insects, weeds, diseases, and overall crop health


• Assist with soil sampling, field mapping, record keeping, and various crop production activities


• Potato sampling, testing, and grading


• Analytical lab work, documentation and interpretation of results will also be required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage soil moisture on a given route


• Assist scouting fields for insects, weeds, diseases, and overall crop health


• Assist with soil sampling, field mapping, record keeping, and various crop production activities


• Potato sampling, testing, and grading


• Analytical lab work, documentation and interpretation of results will also be required

Education and Experience

• Background in Production Agriculture a plus


• Attention to detail, self-motivated, organized and able to work without direct supervision


• Good work ethic; honest, trustworthy and passionate about farming


• Ability to follow company processes and procedures


• Effective communication skills


• Valid driver’s license required

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Health insurance


• 401k Plan, 4% match


• Paid holidays


• Vacation time