Assistant Farm Manager

Assistant Farm Manager | Sod Production | Florida Ridge, Florida

Location: Near Florida Ridge, Florida |
On-Site |
Housing: Not provided |
Department: Production

Our client is a well-established, certified sod grower with a multi-state presence
, expanding its production operations in Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at one of its newest farm locations and play a hands-on role in building a successful, high-quality, and profitable sod operation.

The Assistant Farm Manager will oversee day-to-day sod production activities including agronomy, fertility, chemical applications, irrigation, mowing, harvesting, planting, and field expansion.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on agricultural professional with a strong agronomic or turfgrass background who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, solving problems, and taking ownership of production.

As the Jacksonville operation grows, there is strong potential to advance into a Farm Manager role and take responsibility for building and leading a local team.

• Oversee daily sod production and maintain healthy, high-quality fields.
• Manage planting, field preparation, mowing, irrigation, harvesting, and field expansion activities.
• Interpret soil samples and understand soil health and fertility requirements.
• Implement and monitor fertility applications to support healthy turfgrass growth.
• Identify pests and insects and oversee appropriate insecticide applications.
• Identify weeds and oversee appropriate herbicide applications.
• Identify turfgrass diseases and oversee appropriate fungicide applications.
• Identify and address off-types within certified sod production.
• Monitor irrigation systems, soil moisture, and field conditions to maintain appropriate growing conditions.
• Understand and maintain appropriate mowing heights for different sod varieties.
• Uphold company quality standards throughout production and harvest.
• Operate tractors, mowers, harvesters, sprayers, and other agricultural/turf equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with delivery drivers regarding product transportation and harvest schedules.
• Work with farm leadership on planting plans and future field expansion.
• Help ensure the farm operates efficiently, safely, and profitably.
• Work with remote administrative support on scheduling, documentation, and other administrative needs.
• Collaborate with the CEO, VP of Farm Operations, and administrative team on farm priorities.
• As the operation grows, help recruit, train, and lead the local farm team.

We are looking for someone who combines agronomic knowledge with a strong work ethic, hands-on ability, and leadership potential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in sod production, turfgrass management, agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field
  .
• Strong knowledge of soil health, fertility, irrigation, pests, weeds, and turfgrass disease.
• Experience interpreting soil samples and implementing fertility programs.
• Knowledge of herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide applications.
• Ability and willingness to operate agricultural and turf equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to sod quality.
• Ability to work independently and make sound day-to-day production decisions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated potential to lead a growing farm team.
• A valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

The best person for this position will have a farmer's commitment and drive
. They will take pride in understanding what the soil and grass need, identifying problems early, and taking ownership of the health and quality of the farm.

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