Iasoybeans
Overview
OBJECTIVE:
The Research Agronomist will work with the RCFI team, farmers, ag retail, sponsors, collaborators, and landowners across Iowa to execute on-farm, agronomic research that is critically important to farmers’ ability to increase profitability, productivity, and sustainability. This role will provide technical assistance and communicate results to increase active farmer participation and engagement in programs and projects. Relationship-building, agronomy, and project management are key skillsets for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the conception and development of innovative on-farm research programming that emphasizes agronomics and combines conservation for ISA’s farmer participants and stakeholders
Execute on-farm research trials and projects including: farmer recruitment, collection of data and management information, and dissemination of results
Coordinate with Conservation Agronomists to connect farmers with opportunities to identify and implement appropriate in-field and edge-of-field conservation products and practices for improved soil and water resource management practices and systems to maximize productivity and address resource concerns, farmer/landowner goals, and watershed project goals
Organize and lead participant group meetings to increase participation, understanding, and adoption of new practices
Promote and encourage increased farmer participation on ISA on-farm research projects and programs
Develop both written and verbal presentations, guides, protocols, and communication outreach materials when needed to support research programs and projects
Assist RCFI Research Agronomy Lead in preparing work plans, budgets, quarterly and annual reports, and help support new project contracts and grant development
Assist team in designing and implementing an engagement and communication strategy to increase farmer participation and increase the effective dissemination of project results and communicate and promote the value of research programs
Assist RCFI team in development and implementation of operational procedures, data management procedures, and other tools to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reliability
Conduct education and outreach of data summarizations, including individual site, cross-site, and overall program level, to various audiences including farmers, non-farmers, and stakeholders
Coordinate with other ISA departments and staff embracing the culture of ISA and emulate that to the team
Competencies
Practical understanding and application of agronomy, especially field and/or on-farm research
Demonstrate initiative
Act as a champion of change
Relationship and network building
Demonstrates exceptional customer service
Evaluating and implementing ideas
Effective oral and written communication, especially with farmers
Prioritizing and executing work efficiently and effectively
Provide technical assistance to farmers, team members, and all stakeholders
Location
Reside within the Western side of Iowa and work remotely or work out of the office in Ankeny.
Travel This position requires up to 50% travel within region. Minimal overnights.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no current supervisory responsibility. Some supervision for intern or temporary employees may be required.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, ecology, ag economics, or related field.
3-5 years of experience working in agronomy, agronomy sales, or conservation agronomy
Strong understanding of:
Strong technical knowledge of soybean cropping systems and agronomy
Experience in agricultural industry and ag retail system
On-farm research and/or applied field plot research
Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding of computer technologies including data storage, statistical software, GIS, and monitoring equipment interfaces
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, ecology, ag economics, or related field
5-7 years of professional working experience in agriculture sales or consulting organization
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
Fitness center and Golf simulator
401(k) with generous company match
Dress for your Day Dress Code
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; drive long distances; walk in fields and uneven terrain; collect water samples from streams, tile outlets, and other water sources; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment will vary.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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The Research Agronomist will work with the RCFI team, farmers, ag retail, sponsors, collaborators, and landowners across Iowa to execute on-farm, agronomic research that is critically important to farmers’ ability to increase profitability, productivity, and sustainability. This role will provide technical assistance and communicate results to increase active farmer participation and engagement in programs and projects. Relationship-building, agronomy, and project management are key skillsets for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the conception and development of innovative on-farm research programming that emphasizes agronomics and combines conservation for ISA’s farmer participants and stakeholders
Execute on-farm research trials and projects including: farmer recruitment, collection of data and management information, and dissemination of results
Coordinate with Conservation Agronomists to connect farmers with opportunities to identify and implement appropriate in-field and edge-of-field conservation products and practices for improved soil and water resource management practices and systems to maximize productivity and address resource concerns, farmer/landowner goals, and watershed project goals
Organize and lead participant group meetings to increase participation, understanding, and adoption of new practices
Promote and encourage increased farmer participation on ISA on-farm research projects and programs
Develop both written and verbal presentations, guides, protocols, and communication outreach materials when needed to support research programs and projects
Assist RCFI Research Agronomy Lead in preparing work plans, budgets, quarterly and annual reports, and help support new project contracts and grant development
Assist team in designing and implementing an engagement and communication strategy to increase farmer participation and increase the effective dissemination of project results and communicate and promote the value of research programs
Assist RCFI team in development and implementation of operational procedures, data management procedures, and other tools to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reliability
Conduct education and outreach of data summarizations, including individual site, cross-site, and overall program level, to various audiences including farmers, non-farmers, and stakeholders
Coordinate with other ISA departments and staff embracing the culture of ISA and emulate that to the team
Competencies
Practical understanding and application of agronomy, especially field and/or on-farm research
Demonstrate initiative
Act as a champion of change
Relationship and network building
Demonstrates exceptional customer service
Evaluating and implementing ideas
Effective oral and written communication, especially with farmers
Prioritizing and executing work efficiently and effectively
Provide technical assistance to farmers, team members, and all stakeholders
Location
Reside within the Western side of Iowa and work remotely or work out of the office in Ankeny.
Travel This position requires up to 50% travel within region. Minimal overnights.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no current supervisory responsibility. Some supervision for intern or temporary employees may be required.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, ecology, ag economics, or related field.
3-5 years of experience working in agronomy, agronomy sales, or conservation agronomy
Strong understanding of:
Strong technical knowledge of soybean cropping systems and agronomy
Experience in agricultural industry and ag retail system
On-farm research and/or applied field plot research
Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding of computer technologies including data storage, statistical software, GIS, and monitoring equipment interfaces
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, ecology, ag economics, or related field
5-7 years of professional working experience in agriculture sales or consulting organization
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
Fitness center and Golf simulator
401(k) with generous company match
Dress for your Day Dress Code
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; drive long distances; walk in fields and uneven terrain; collect water samples from streams, tile outlets, and other water sources; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment will vary.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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