Agronomy Specialist
On-site · Plover, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Agronomy Specialist sought to support agronomic research, field trials, variety evaluation, greenhouse activities, and crop development programs across Wisconsin and Midwest production areas. Responsible for data collection on crops (beans, peas, sweet corn, carrots, beets, potatoes), coordinating trials with field representatives and growers, assisting with breeding program support and seed increases, maintaining trial records and plots, operating farm and greenhouse equipment, and traveling to production areas for field visits and evaluations. Collaboration with agronomy leadership, universities, producers, and researchers is required, along with adherence to safety, documentation, and standard operating procedures. This role emphasizes hands-on field work, trial coordination, data capture, and practical agronomy support rather than highly technical research, with responsibilities spanning planning, setup, monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination of trial results.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field required
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, Plant Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 1–3 years of agronomy, field research, farming, greenhouse, or crop production experience required
- Commercial pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one
- Experience operating farm equipment, tractors, sprayers, irrigation systems, or plot equipment
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel to production areas and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to perform physical work including standing, walking fields, lifting, bending, and operating equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Knowledge of basic statistics, field plot design, and agronomic data collection
- Experience with GPS mapping, agronomy software, data collection systems, or agricultural technology
- Ability to collect, organize, and summarize field and trial data accurately
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities during the growing season
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