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Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified Agronomy / Crop-Side Lead for a progressive Florida farm operation. This is a full-time, year-round position with a expanding specialty crop operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong crop production background, solid agronomic understanding, and the ability to work closely with the Farm Manager on day-to-day crop needs, field conditions, irrigation timing, fertility, pest pressure, planting/transplanting, cultivation, and harvest readiness.

This position requires someone who can think agronomically but is also willing to be hands-on in the field. The right person should be comfortable walking fields, observing crop conditions, communicating concerns, helping plan daily priorities, and then jumping in to operate equipment, hook up implements, cultivate, irrigate, or assist with harvest when needed.

This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys crop production, wants to be involved in decision-making, and is looking for long-term growth with a developing specialty crop operation.

Primary Responsibilities

The Agronomy / Crop-Side Lead will assist the Farm Manager with crop production planning, field observations, agronomic follow-through, and daily farm operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the Farm Manager on crop production priorities and daily field plans
• Monitor crop health, growth stage, field conditions, moisture levels, weed pressure, pest pressure, and overall crop needs
• Communicate field observations clearly and promptly to management
• Assist with planting/transplanting timing, crop establishment, cultivation, irrigation, fertility, and harvest preparation
• Help coordinate fieldwork based on crop needs, weather, soil conditions, and labor availability
• Assist with irrigation timing and water management decisions
• Operate tractors, implements, cultivation equipment, harvest equipment, and other farm machinery as needed
• Hook up equipment and assist with changing implements for daily field tasks
• Help ensure field operations are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule
• Assist with scouting, recordkeeping, and reporting of crop conditions
• Help identify equipment, labor, or field issues that could affect crop performance
• Support harvest operations during peak season
• Assist with general farm work, maintenance, and other duties as needed

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong crop production experience
• Agronomic knowledge and ability to evaluate crop and field conditions
• Experience with specialty crops, vegetable crops, nursery crops, row crops, or other intensive crop production preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Farm Manager and farm team
• Farm equipment operating experience
• Irrigation knowledge, especially center pivot experience, is a plus
• Ability to understand crop timing, field priorities, and production windows
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with equipment setup and minor maintenance
• Ability to work independently while following the overall farm plan
• Willingness to be hands-on and help wherever needed
• Dependable, organized, observant, and safety-minded work habits
• Valid driver's license preferred

Specialty crop experience is helpful, but the employer is most interested in finding someone with strong crop sense, practical field experience, and the ability to communicate well with management.

Work Environment

This position will be based with a Florida farm operation growing specialty crops. The Agronomy / Crop-Side Lead will spend a significant amount of time in the field monitoring crop conditions, assisting with crop production decisions, operating equipment, and helping guide daily field activity.

The farm's busiest seasons include planting/transplanting, irrigation, crop maintenance, cultivation, and harvest. Harvest can be intense and may require longer hours and weekend work depending on crop and weather conditions.

The winter months are typically slower and may allow more flexibility for time off or vacation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on crop production person with good agronomic instincts. This person should be observant in the field, able to recognize crop and field issues, and willing to communicate those concerns directly with the Farm Manager.

This role is not an office or consulting position. The right person must be willing to help with equipment operation, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, and general farm duties as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be more involved in crop-side decision-making while still staying active in the field with an expanding specialty crop operation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401(k), 2 Weeks Paid Vacation

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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