Location: Athens, WI
Reports to: Location Manager & VP of Agronomy

Job Description

Agronomist 70% – sales and service of all agronomy products and technology

• Agronomy sales and service in locations designated.
• Establish a professional agronomy relationship with established and new customers
• Sales calls on prospective customers
• Maintain yourself in a professional manner as outlined in company policies.
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of agronomy products and services related to the job.
• Work with location management on inventory maintenance and control.
• Responsible for basic billing and counter customer service as needed.
• Weekly sales call reporting via Sales force during off season (August – April).
• Use of VRT (variable rate technology) for appropriation applications
• Soil sampling, analyzing data, and recommending and making applications
• All technical applications of computer programs and application equipment
• Help train location personnel on technology usage
• Tissue sampling to determine fertility deficiencies
• Sweep hay fields and provide agronomic reports to customers
• Work independently and make agronomic decisions to producers on issues
• Ability to do nutrient management plans
• Assist in farm grower meetings, fair booths, rest plots and other meetings as needed
• Diagnose and make recommendations for pests, weeds, or other problems
• Continual education as needed to stay up to date on agronomic programs
• Assist as needed in agronomy as directed by management

Professional Applicator 30% – operation of an applicator machine

• Operation of a dry fertilizer applicator or liquid applicator in season
• Maintain and or acquire a Wis State Pesticide applicators license
• Responsible for timely and accurate application
• Work with shop and management on safety and maintenance on applicator you are operating
• Cleanliness of applicator inside and outside
• Assist as needed during spring season as directed by management