Description
Qualification
At least three years of verifiable experience working on a large farm of at least 1000 acres.
A background in Agronomy/Horticulture/ Large Farm Management
Equipment Operation and maintenance knowledge (Combine Harvester, Planters, Sprayers, Tractors).
A background in Sunflower and Soybeans farming and or other crops such as wheat, sesame, corn.
Ability to do physical and labour-intensive work in all weather conditions for at least 8 hours.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (22.7 kg).
Solid communication and analytical skills
Strong attention to details
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Adaptable—thrive in a constantly changing work environment.
Enthusiastic, creative team member—able and willing to participate in community life.
Ability to work well with a diverse population.
Ability to work well with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
The Farm Manager will be responsible to establish and run the farm, which intends to start growing Sunflowers and Soybeans production.
Assist in educating, training, and supporting employees.
Manage the daily activities of the farm from its establishment, managing small projects and daily agriculture activities on the farm.
Responsible for organizing and managing the harvest.
Assist in planting and growing all sunflowers and soybeans grown at Farm, including planting, weeding, and managing all flower crops.
Provide support to the management by assisting in all sunflower and soybean farm efforts and generally be on the lookout for ways to help farm and support all staff.
Provide Supervise, train, and support the sunflowers and soybeans crew.
Effectively work with and maintain farm equipment, trucks, vans, tractors, gas tanks, shovels, weeders, fans, vents, thermostats, propane tanks, heat mats, wheelbarrows, grow lights etc.
Manage staff schedules, staff payroll adjustments and problems, staff reviews and reporting of any disciplinary problems.
Direct staff on tasks such as the seeding, propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of plants.
Responsible for daily inspections of the farm and facilities to ensure the conditions are optimal for the plants and notifying the farm management of any disease, pests, livestock problems.
May be needed to work in or on other areas of the larger company’s farm crops such as but not limited to – corn fields, sesame seed fields, and wheat fields in slow production months.