Crop Management Specialist

Qualified candidates will be trained to scout for various pests, learn treatment thresholds, and advise grower clients on many different crops including, but not limited to, tomato, pepper, potato, sweet corn, lettuce, cucurbits, citrus, rice, and sugarcane. They will also collaborate with our Research Division, which conducts multiple trial types from start to finish.

Your responsibilities could include:

· Integrated Pest Management (IPM) scouting and consultation on multiple fresh-market vegetable and fruit crops;

· Playing a vital role in helping growers make timely, informed, and economical field crop decisions;

· Assisting in the performance of research projects and related areas of expertise.

Our requirements include:

· Adherence to our corporate culture requiring science-based, service-oriented, dedicated TEAM players functioning in an environment of

professionalism, loyalty, and honesty;

· Goal-oriented self-starter with high motivation toward personal achievement and strong work ethic;

· Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication;

· A desire to improve the economic and crop performance of grower clients;

· Ability and willingness to learn new professional skills and adapt positively to both growth and change;

· A desire to work outdoors and the physical ability to walk across uneven fields and spend hours per day in a vehicle;

· B.S. or M.S. in related agricultural or environmental science disciplines;

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and related electronic communication skills.