Farm Manager Trainee - Lead 500-Acre Potato Farm

Lennard AG Co; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennard Ag offers a 2-year agricultural management training program based in Howe, IN. You will develop farm leadership by overseeing a 500-acre potato operation, including planting, irrigation, and harvest, with 50–70% travel to various company locations.

Relocation is required to support multi-state operations. No prior farm management experience is required; a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields is preferred, with strong leadership potential and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership potential and willingness to learn.
• Clear communication and collaboration with supervisors.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn farm equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured program covering crop production, operations, labor management, and business systems.
• Oversee 500-acre potato farm management from Feb–Jul, including planting, irrigation, and harvest.
• Supervise seasonal labor with training, direction, and performance oversight.
• Operate pivot irrigation systems and ensure efficient water use and crop health.
• Collaborate on budgeting, logistics, quality control, and data reporting with Regional Ops Manager.
• Maintain daily communication with supervisors for mentorship and progress reviews.
• Ensure safety, labor, and environmental regulations compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Business

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

Lennard Ag offers a 2-year agricultural management training program based in Howe, IN. You will develop farm leadership by overseeing a 500-acre potato operation, including planting, irrigation, and harvest, with 50–70% travel to various company locations.

Relocation is required to support multi-state operations. No prior farm management experience is required; a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields is preferred, with strong leadership potential and a willingness to learn.