The Farm Manager responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit in their designated area.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different fields to inspect crops, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.  

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATION/FORMAL TRAINING:

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Management experience would be a plus.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.