Assistant Farm Manager

CSS Farms is a multi-state agricultural business with a mission of Growing Great Together. We achieve this by leading the way in stewardship and solutions for every field, every load, every day.

At CSS Farms we take great pride in doing the job right and believe our best work is achieved when we work together.

Our team is guided by our core values of Commitment to Excellence, Winning Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Drive, and Farming Lifestyle.

Farming is more than our business – it’s our way of life. We are passionate about the land, our families, and the communities we serve. With a legacy built on solving tough problems and pursuing new opportunities, we are committed to growing a strong future together.

Working closely with the agronomy and farm operations teams, the Assistant Farm Manager will support 5,800+ acres of chip and specialty potatoes for our Dalhart, Texas operation. In partnership with the Farm Manager, this individual will have exposure to all end-to-end aspects of the operation, and will support the execution of overall farm activities, agronomic strategy, employee development, safety, quality, and business objectives.

Initially, this position will provide direct leadership and oversight of the Agronomy, Irrigation and Spray/Application team members, ensuring consistent, efficient, and effective execution of agronomic and operational plans to deliver excellence in growing the crop. This position will report directly to the Farm Manager and will work closely with all key farm teams, including agronomy, shipping, and administration teams at the farm and the extended leadership team as needed.

With continued exposure and strong performance, this individual will continue to increase scope and oversight within the role.

• Provide direct leadership and oversight of irrigation leads, irrigators, and irrigation operations, as well as Spray/Application supervisors and team.
• Lead day-to-day irrigation activities to support crop production goals and efficient water management.
• Ensure irrigation equipment is properly maintained, monitored, and operated safely and effectively.
• Ensure fertilizer, chemigation, and crop protection materials are completed safely, accurately and on schedule.
• Promote operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within irrigation and application functions.

• Partner with the Farm Manager and other key operations leaders to support all aspects of potato production, including planting, irrigation, harvest, storage, and shipping activities, as needed.
• Assist with the execution of key farm production plans and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with agronomy, equipment, operations, quality, storage, shipping, and administrative teams to achieve farm goals.
• Utilize operations data and technology tools to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support farm special projects and initiatives that improve operational efficiency and farm performance.

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the Dalhart Agronomy team.
• Partner with the Farm Manager and agronomy team to develop and execute agronomic strategies that optimize yield, quality, and profitability.
• Collaborate on key agronomic decisions including irrigation scheduling, fertility programs, crop protection programs, vine management, and harvest timing.
• Ensure agronomic plans are effectively communicated and executed through strong partnership with operations, irrigation, application, and harvest teams.
• Provide oversight of agronomic data collection, crop monitoring, field observations, and performance reporting to support…