Farm Manager

Busey-Bank-2; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Busey Bank is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee farmland owner accounts, manage in-office and on-farm activities, and develop farm leases. The role includes coordinating with tenants, preparing financial reports, and advising owners on farming decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural-related field, strong agricultural knowledge, and solid communication skills to interact with clients and tenants. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general agricultural principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of farm accounts and farm owner clients.
• Develop and secure farm management agreements through prospecting, analysis and sales.
• Review financial reports and communicate results to clients.
• Coordinate farm lease agreements and site visits with tenants and operators.
• Assist with crop planning, land maintenance and farming operations discussions with owners and tenants.

Skills

Agricultural knowledge

Oral and written communication

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position SummaryThe Farm Manager determines and carries out the goals and objectives of farmland owner clients. This position acts as farmland property manager in terms of overseeing all activities relating to farmland ownership for our clients. This includes both in office and on-farm activities related to both the physical production of farm commodities as well as the financial management of those activities.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee portfolio of farm accounts.Secure farm management agreements through prospecting, analysis, and sales.Determine goals of farmland owners and implement plans to achieve.Develop/maintain farm lease agreements with qualified farm operators.Make site visits to properties for purpose of evaluating operation, dictating reports to communicate with clients.Review periodic financial reports for submission to clients as requested.Communicate with clients internal and external required for day to day management along with recommendations to owners, reporting, and updates.Distribute funds from accounts as requested and desired by clients.Meet, on average, three times per year with farm tenant to discuss items related to various farming operations, such as financial settlements between owner account and tenants, farm lease renewal/termination, and crop planning, including discussion of things such as land maintenance, building care and oversight, drainage and drainage district issues, fertility, tillage and cultural practices, chemical selection, crop rotation, hybrid and variety selection, soil testing, material application methods, government farm program and all related management issues required for farm property oversight.Attend continuing education seminars as required.Education & ExperienceKnowledge of:Strong knowledge of general agricultural principles.Strong oral and written communication skills.Accounting principles.Ability to:Analyze assignments based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are required.Maintain visual attention and mental concentration for extended periods of time.Perform duties and make decisions under frequent time pressures.Education and Training:Requires bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agricultural-related field or relevant work experience.Professional licensing and accreditation are required (if unlicensed and/or unaccredited upon hire, new farm managers will pursue both in a timely manner).Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office.