Farm Manager

Ac Foods; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ac Foods in Stockton, CA seeks a Farm Manager to lead blueberry and almond farming operations, driving production, quality, cost, safety and operational goals through sound agronomic practices and strong team leadership. You will develop annual cultural plans, oversee irrigation, fertility, pest management, pruning, harvest scheduling, and ensure timely records.

This role partners with agronomy and business teams to deliver results that reflect Ac Foods' EATS values: Excellence, Accountability,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing farm operations with crops similar to berries or tree crops.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and coordinate with suppliers and labor providers.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee blueberry and almond growing operations, ensuring work meets production specifications and quality standards.
• Develop annual cultural farming plans, including irrigation, fertility, pest and disease management, pruning, mowing, replanting, and weed control.
• Ensure fertilizers, soil amendments, and crop-protection materials are applied correctly according to recommendations.
• Monitor crop development, yields, fruit quality, and performance; identify risks and take corrective action.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of farming structures, irrigation systems, equipment, and supplies.
• Plan and manage blueberry and almond harvest activities with supervisors, labor providers, packinghouse, cooler, and logistics.
• Coordinate harvest timing, labor, equipment, transportation, and resources to meet volume, quality and cost goals.
• Schedule jobs, establish piece rates as appropriate, and maintain accurate records.

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Farm Manager leads and oversees farming operations, with responsibility for the successful production and harvest of blueberry and almond crops. The position is accountable for delivering production, quality, cost, safety, and operational objectives through sound farming practices and effective resource management. The Farm Manager develops high-performing teams, coordinates closely with agronomy and business partners and aligns with the company’s values of Excellence, Accountability, Transparency, and Stewardship (EATS).

Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesFarming Operations & Crop Management

• Direct and oversee blueberry and almond growing operations, ensuring work meets established production specifications and quality standards.
• Develop and execute annual cultural farming plans, including irrigation, fertility, pest and disease management, pruning, mowing, replanting, weed control, and other crop-management activities.
• Ensure fertilizers, soil amendments, and crop-protection materials are applied in the correct amounts and at the appropriate times according to written recommendations and PCA direction.
• Monitor crop development, yields, fruit quality, and operational performance; identify risks and implement timely corrective action.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and replacement of farming structures, irrigation systems, equipment, and supplies through appropriate team members and vendors.

Harvest Management

• Plan and manage blueberry and almond harvest activities in coordination with supervisors, labor providers, packinghouse, cooler, logistics, and other business partners.
• Coordinate harvest timing, labor, equipment, transportation, and other resources required to achieve volume, quality, and cost objectives.
• Schedule jobs, establish piece rates as appropriate, review crew documentation, and ensure accurate and timely operational records.