Job Description
Location: Hanford, CA, US
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the cultivation of a diverse range of crops including almonds, walnuts, grapes, and row crops spanning up to 3,000 acres.
• Manage all aspects of crop production, from pruning and thinning to harvesting, irrigation, and pest management.
• Work closely with the Owner/Ranch Operations Manager and a team of skilled supervisors to ensure the successful growth of high-yield crops.
• Direct and guide employees to achieve optimal crop quality and productivity. Requirements:
• Forward-thinking and adaptable to new technologies and ideas.
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
Responsibilities:
• Report directly to the Owner/Ranch Operations Manager
• Direct and operate the overall operations of a variety of crops
• Manage and supervise pruning, irrigation, cultural practices, and harvest
• Coordinate Irrigation management using Excel spreadsheets
• Coordinate spray applications and soil fertilization management (must-know calibration)
• Coordinate with other employees for efficient team-driven results
• Oversight of proper documentation and reporting directly to the office
• Assist with strategic and operational planning
• Optimize the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of all field operations while maintaining a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Management, or a related field preferred
• 5 years of work experience managing a farm required
• Experience with orchard, vineyard, and row crop production
• Ability to communicate and interact with others
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record
• Must have good computer and analytical skills
• Technologically savvy – work with high-density orchards, platforms, sensors, etc.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to tolerate temperature extremes of below freezing in the winter to several consecutive days with highs over 100 degrees in the summer
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to plan ahead and see the whole picture
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
About Company:
Agriculture Company is a growing agricultural, commercial, and residential real estate company focusing on farming and investment properties in the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Our office is ideal for self-driven individuals who like working with a team.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area,
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