Agronomist - Meadow Lake - #94988

Area Agronomy Support

• Deliver agronomy services to Simplot locations as required by locations and provide technically sound agronomic advice
• Increase Simplot overall expertise in soil management & plant health
• Work with Area Location Managers to provide the opportunity for agronomy services to customers
• Have an ongoing communication with several key customers, in cooperation with Area Location and Account Managers, to demonstrate continuity and consistency.
• Contribute to and be familiar with Simplot strategies for:
  • Macronutrients
  • Micronutrients
  • Herbicide rotations
  • Fungicide
  • Field verified demonstrations
• Attend (on behalf of Simplot) local information meetings and in-season tours and bring the knowledge back to our entire team.
• Be open, available, and approachable
• Work with other Area Agronomists one on one to develop approach methods and techniques
• Set aside time for joint farm meetings with Area Agronomy Lead and Account Managers
• Participate in school and community education programs as appropriate and directed by Agronomy Lead
• Identify profit opportunities for Agronomy/product programs
• Support customers and suppliers through prompt and detailed investigation of product inquiries
• Lead in the development and facilitation of training programs for location employees in agronomy, in cooperation with Agronomy Lead
• Learn and understand the products and services Simplot provides.
• Build confidence and experience in technical skills while sharing best practices with the entire agronomy team.
• Keep current on industry trends and technology – transfer this knowledge to both the agronomy team and customers.
• Attract quality Agronomy Team members to Simplot
• Ensure Simplot are maximizing the potential to have Agronomy support on as many fields as possible
• Approach the Ag industry and community in a professional manner such that Simplot maintains a presence as the leader in our market.
• Assist Area Agronomy Team to complete accreditation in compliance with company policy.
• Support the Account Managers and Location Managers complete accreditation in compliance with company policy.
• Oversee the entry of Area scouting data into system for permanent archive on the customer account.
• Promote, and coordinate agronomy services for customers (ie. Crop scouting, soil sampling, etc.)
• Assist in agronomy where necessary and appropriate