Lead Farm Ops & Agronomy — Potatoes (Dalhart)

CSS Farms, LLC; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

CSS Farms, LLC in Dalhart, Texas is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee agronomy, irrigation, and application teams across 5,800+ acres of chip and specialty potatoes. You’ll support the Farm Manager, drive agronomic strategy, ensure safety, and align with business goals while developing staff across multiple farm functions.

The role offers direct leadership opportunities, exposure to end-to-end farming operations, and potential for expanded scope as you prove performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Business Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership in agriculture, agronomy, farming, or operations.
• Experience translating agronomic recommendations into actionable farming practices.
• Experience leading agronomy or crop production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead irrigation and application operations with direct oversight of irrigation leads and Spray/Application teams.
• Partner with Farm Manager to support all potato production stages: planting, irrigation, harvest, storage, and shipping.
• Develop and execute agronomic strategies to optimize yield, quality, and profitability.
• Mentor agronomy staff and coordinate with operations, quality, and admin teams.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Strategic planning

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Farm management systems

Job description

CSS Farms, LLC in Dalhart, Texas is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee agronomy, irrigation, and application teams across 5,800+ acres of chip and specialty potatoes. You’ll support the Farm Manager, drive agronomic strategy, ensure safety, and align with business goals while developing staff across multiple farm functions.

The role offers direct leadership opportunities, exposure to end-to-end farming operations, and potential for expanded scope as you prove performance and