Agronomist

Location: Plainfield

As an Agronomist, you'll be at the core of our farm operations, supporting every stage of the crop lifecycle-from strategic planning, implementing and overseeing all agronomic activities across assigned fields to maximize crop yield, quality and operational efficiency.

• Crop Planning & Field Strategy: Develop and execute crop plans, set yield and quality targets, and identify risks with mitigation strategies in partnership with Agronomy and Farm leadership.
• Soil & Field Management: Oversee soil health programs including cover crops, amendments, fumigation planning, and long-term field productivity.
• Planting Preparation & Execution: Ensure field readiness, seed quality, and accurate planting; monitor operations to drive uniform emergence and address issues.
• Scouting & Field Monitoring: Lead regional scouting programs, establish standards, train teams, and ensure consistent, high-quality field observations.
• Pest & Nutrient Management: Direct integrated pest management and fertility programs, including data interpretation, treatment decisions, and regulatory compliance.
• Irrigation Management: Monitor crop water needs, ensure irrigation accuracy, and coordinate schedules to optimize crop health and performance.
• Crop Progress & Forecasting: Track crop development, analyze field data, and provide yield forecasts, harvest timing, and risk assessments.
• Harvest Oversight: Support harvest readiness, monitor quality and field conditions, and escalate risks impacting yield or product quality.
• Storage & Post-Harvest Management: Evaluate crop quality entering storage, monitor conditions, and communicate risks to maintain product integrity.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Management: Conduct post-season analysis, support agronomy strategy, ensure accurate data capture, and contribute to trials and innovation efforts.
• Team Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with Farm Managers, Agronomy, and Operations to support a unified, high-performing team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related field is preferred
• Experience in crop production, soil management and pest/nutrient management

Wysocki Family Farms offers a competitive salary with bonus, ongoing personal career planning and a competitive Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, life insurance, short term disability, 401K with employer match, paid time off, education reimbursement for past and future education achievements and much more!

Wysocki Family Farms in an EEO Employer