Conservation Agriculture Field Specialist

IL Corn; Gothenburg (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Conservation Management (PCM), led by the Illinois Corn Growers Association, seeks a Precision Conservation Specialist to assist farmers in the Gothenburg region. You will educate cooperators on conservation practices, connect farmers to incentive programs, and coordinate data-driven reporting for grant-funded conservation efforts.

You will travel locally across approximately 90 miles of Gothenburg, NE, collaborating with PCM staff and PepsiCo to promote sustainable farming, water and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an agricultural field strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage heavy workload and report progress regularly.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the multi-county area.
• Proficient with MS Office and data entry on online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 100 farmers adopting conservation practices.
• Promote PCM and conservation practice implementation.
• Represent the project with strong management and admin skills.
• Collaborate with PCM Director and Operations Manager on objectives.
• Identify opportunities and challenges to meet PCM goals with staff/partners.
• Coordinate internal and external communications.
• Organize farmer meetings and trainings with partners.
• Collect and maintain detailed farmer data and program records.
• Coordinate and execute PCM program activities.

Skills

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science degree related to agricultural management, production agriculture, agronomy, ag economics, or agricultural/environmental sustainability strongly preferred.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Precision Conservation Management (PCM), led by the Illinois Corn Growers Association, seeks a Precision Conservation Specialist to assist farmers in the Gothenburg region. You will educate cooperators on conservation practices, connect farmers to incentive programs, and coordinate data-driven reporting for grant-funded conservation efforts.

You will travel locally across approximately 90 miles of Gothenburg, NE, collaborating with PCM staff and PepsiCo to promote sustainable farming, water and