Precision Ag Specialist
CHS South Central has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations division. We are looking for a Precision Ag Specialist in Napoleon, ND to provide training on Precision Ag and manage and guide farmers and producers on their Precision Ag programs. You must be able to make sound decisions, have the ability to influence others and work cross functionally. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
You will:
Basic
Qualifications: (required)
Preferred
Qualifications: (desired)
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will:
- Consult with CHS sales force, applicators, and management to identify customers and successfully administer and grow the program.
- Meet with farmers and producers to promote the program and document initial priorities, problems, needs, wants, and expectations.
- Combine traditional management skills with precision farming tools (site-specific mapping techniques) to develop strategies with farmers and producers to give them the tools and information to make the best management choices for their crop production, and provide the greatest economic return.
- Utilize GPS to locate specific field positions. Coordinate soil sampling and use GIS to create field maps based on GPS data to record and assess the impact of farm management decisions.
- Use data sensors to monitor soil properties, crop stress, growth conditions, yields, etc. to provide instant (real-time) information that can be used to adjust or control operational inputs.
- Organize, analyze, and manage data with the use of spreadsheets, databases, GIS, etc., in order to provide the most accurate information to farmers and producers.
- Make recommendations to farmers and producers based on timely and accurate information including data on crop characteristics, hybrid responses, soil properties, fertility requirements, weather predictions, weed and pest populations, plant growth responses, harvest yield, post harvest processing, and marketing projections.
- Continuously reassess the profitability of precision farming programs with farmers and producers by comparing yield monitor data to financial records for specific fields.
- Develop and increase product knowledge of the sales force, applicators, and management through internal presentations, training, etc.
- Coordinate sales strategies; advertising, field days, grower meetings, etc.
- Stay current on new technologies, products, trends, and challenges in order to make informed recommendations to growers.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Basic
Qualifications: (required)
- Associate's degree in Ag Technology, Precision Ag, Agribusiness, or related program
- Working knowledge of current industrial and farm products/practices, diagnostic and servicing procedures, and GPS/GIS software
Preferred
Qualifications: (desired)
- Bachelor's degree in Ag Technology, Precision Ag, Agribusiness, or related program
- Previous sales experience
- Working knowledge of GPS technology
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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