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Description

Precision Agronomist

Location: Prince Albert, SK and surrounding area.

Reporting to the Location Supervisor, the Precision Agronomist is the key role responsible to deliver agronomic support to growers in the region.

Duties may include the following:

Describe Farmers Edge Precision Solutions products to growers and channel partners, understanding value proposition for each segment in different regions.
Use remote sensing and satellite imagery, interpreting data to create quality Farmers Edge zone maps by fields, using proprietary software.
Use GPS, and maps to complete precision soil sampling procedures, acting as lead expert and backup for Seasonal Soil Samplers.
Interpret soil test results from Farmers Edge Labs or chosen regional contract laboratory.
As a subject matter expert, utilizing Farmers Edge Tool Set (Zone Calculator/Recommendation Engine/Virtual Soil Testing) to create and/or approve fertilizer, fungicide and seeding recommendations (Rx) prescriptions.
Provide support in collecting and completing contract requirements with growers.
Collect Equipment IDs

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture.
CCA accredited candidates preferred. Candidates without will be expected to complete this designation.
Strong understanding of agronomy and/or precision agronomy including but not limited to;
Cropping systems and farming practices in the region
Fetilizer types and blends
Seed and drainage regulations
Location farm equipment.
Previous experience doing data collection for R&D purposes, growth staging, recognizing disease, weeds, growth, and other environmental pressures.
Understanding of basic meteorological data and how it relates to crop production.


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https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1356765-133807