Position Title: Crop Consultant
Location: Michigan
Reports to: Location Manager
Crop Consultant Primary Objectives:
- Gather data and collaborate with growers to make agronomic decisions aimed at maximizing profitability.
- Cover 80000 acres from 150 growers.
- Contribute to achieving the cooperative's mission statement and objectives.
- Deliver exceptional customer service in all tasks.
- Help with precision pivot irrigation by monitoring those systems electronically for the growers.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and cooperative policies and procedures.
Crop Consultant Responsibilities:
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the developmental stages and nutritional requirements of various crops.
- Conduct field scouting in customer's fields, evaluating pest pressure and nutritional status.
- Demonstrate knowledge of crop protectants, their application rates, and usage.
- Collect soil fertility samples and utilize the data to formulate fertility and lime recommendations.
- Utilize software programs to generate scouting reports, recommendations, Nutrient Management plans, field maps, and other relevant reports.
Crop Consultant Qualifications:
- A two-year degree in agriculture or a related field is mandatory; a four-year degree in agriculture or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions on a daily basis.
- Commitment to seasonal hours is essential.
- Physical capability to bend, twist, lift 25 pounds or more, and walk consistently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a prerequisite.
- Basic computer and technology proficiency.
Please contact Emily Robbins directly at emily.robbins@gogpac.com or 406.296.1157 for more information on this or any other positions you may be interested in.