Field Trial Manager

AgCall Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,216 - 59,236; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage plus bonuses

Mileage and expense reimbursement

Technical and safety training provided

Job summary

AgCall Inc is seeking a Field Trial Manager for agricultural data collection in Kentucky and surrounding states. The role involves establishing plots, conducting on-farm visits, and maintaining grower communication. Candidates should have a strong background in production agriculture, detail-oriented skills, and be comfortable interacting with farmers. Compensation is competitive, with hourly wages of $35-$43 based on experience, plus bonuses and reimbursements for travel expenses.

Qualifications

• Strong production ag and agronomy background.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage plots within a 150-mile radius to capture agronomic measurements.
• Conduct on-farm visits during the growing season as required by protocol.
• Maintain contact with growers to schedule field visits.

Skills

Production agriculture background

Understanding of plot design

Ability to collect precision data

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Job description

IL, IA, SD, OH, MN, NE, WI, AR, MO, GA USA

Field Trial Manager

AgCall Inc. has an exciting opportunity for agricultural professionals in select geographies in the U.S. to complete field trial data gathering activities during the growing season. Various contracts are available during the growing season in various sectors of agriculture: biologicals, fertilizers, various crops. Associates will work growers in their assigned region to conduct data collection visits at certain times throughout the growing season. All trials will have specific requirements based on trial protocol.

Responsibilities

• South Dakota - corn, beans
• Missouri - corn, beans, peanuts
• Establish and manage plots within approximately a 150-mile radius, as determined and assigned by the client, with the objectives of capturing various agronomic measurements, evaluations and photos
• Daytime travel to conduct on-farm visits during the growing season as required by protocol
• Maintain contact with growers to schedule field visits
• Ability to collect precision data, field assessments, field measurements and evaluations
• Agronomic experience in crop specific to trial including assessment of crop conditions
• Perform agronomic activities such as soil samples, tissue samples and other field assessments as required by protocol
• Provide feedback and photographic evidence of any compromised
• Maintain and submit detailed observations and data from each site visit and report online within 24 hours of site visit as per AgCall instructions
• Complete required paperwork correctly and send administrative paperwork to AgCall within predetermined timelines
• Report to the AgCall project manager on a weekly basis

Requirements

• Strong production ag and agronomy background
• Understanding of plot design and protocol management
• Ability to collect precision data from a variety of platforms
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Ready access to a computer, email, and smartphone
• May be active or retired growers, retailers, crop/seed salesmen, agronomists or other ag professionals. Must be comfortable meeting with farmers and growers
• Valid driver’s license

Training

Successful Associates must attend the technical and safety training. An additional in-field training session with a client representative may be required upon your first field visit. Attendance is required. Associates will report directly to AgCall and will also receive training on the data collection and submission procedures that are required for payment. We provide a very competitive wage with bonus structure for all projects. Associates earn an hourly base rate, bonuses and mileage and expense reimbursement.

Compensation

Hourly wage of $35-$43 depending on experience and skill level. Associates earn an hourly base rate, bonuses and mileage and expense reimbursement.

Contact

If you have any questions about this position or about becoming an AgCall Associate, please contact us via e‑mail at [e-mail] and an AgCall representative will get back to you.

Non-Discrimination Policy

AgCall's hiring decisions are based solely on the candidate's qualifications, merit, and business needs. AgCall does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.