Junior Agronomist
Core
Gather, interpret, and evaluate soil chemistry, biology, and physics data to inform agricultural production, environmental quality, and climate change strategies; analyze geospatial and precision agriculture data to develop site-specific crop management plans.
Role type
Junior Agronomist (Precision Agriculture & Soil Science)
Builds
Site-specific crop management plans, soil testing reports, and agricultural service recommendations for clients.
Domain
Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Soil Science, Geospatial Analysis
Required skills
Soil chemistry and biology analysis, Geospatial data analysis, Crop yield mapping, Soil sampling and testing, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Client presentation and training
Preferred skills
Background in Agriculture, Knowledge of Precision Gateway App, Conference networking
Technologies
Geospatial technology, Precision Gateway App, Soil testing equipment
Responsibilities
Identify sampling sites for soil testing using geospatial technology; Compare crop yield maps with soil test data to develop management plans; Provide in-season crop inspections and leaf sampling; Train clients on the Precision Gateway App; Give presentations at farmer's days and study groups.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC