• Agronomist

    Christensen Farms (Sleepy Eye, MN)


    Sleepy Eye, MN, USA | Agronomy & Nutrient - NPC | Salary | 60,000-75,000 per year | Full Time

     

    Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms' Agronomists are responsible for directing and executing nutrient management across a designated territory. This role will support companywide production operations through effective manure utilization, agronomic field services, and compliance with environmental regulations. This role is instrumental in ensuring environmental stewardship.

    From Our Manager:

    "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in nutrient management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance for the organization."

     

    -Hiring Manager

    What You Will Do:

    + Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management.

    + Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators.

    + Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking.

    + Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

    + Support interactions with regulatory agencies and neighbor relations.

    What You Offer Us:

    + Minimum of one to four years of agronomy, agricultural sales, or environmental work experience.

    + Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related.

    + Specialized Training requirements: CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) is an asset but not required.

    + Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + The ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    What We Offer You:

    + We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office to farm field, and swine production sites.

    + Opportunity to grow in your agronomy/environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources.

    + We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more.

    + Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.

    + A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.

    + A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.

    Reports to:

    + Agronomy Manager or Environmental Manager

     

    Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.