Lanehaven Farms is a progressive seed corn, commercial crop, organic crop and hog farm based in Northeast Iowa. The farm has been early adopters of leading-edge technologies that improve the efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness of processes. Core values characterize how the farm lives and conducts business daily.
POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES
AGRONOMY MANAGEMENT
- Oversee seasonal crop planning and operational execution in cooperation with Executive Team and Leadership Team.
- Oversee crop input purchasing and inventory control. Act as primary point contact for crop input suppliers.
- Oversee development and execution of seasonal crop research projects.
- Develop annual croup scouting and agronomy plans for the farm.
- Recruit, hire and supervise a summer Crop Scouting Intern.
- Manage manure management plans and associated documentation and compliance with Iowa DNR regulations.
- Assist with ensuring accurate crop input and grain inventory and operational record keeping.
- Assist with continuous improvement of crop enterprise productivity and profitability.
ORGANIC CROP ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
- Oversee seasonal crop planning and operational execution in cooperation with Executive Team and Leadership Team.
- Primary responsibility for organic certification record keeping and compliance.
- Assist with marketing of organic grain.
- Assist with continuous improvement of organic crop enterprise productivity and profitability.
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
- Manage employees to achieve superior production.
- Administer employee performance appraisals as scheduled.
- Be responsible for scheduling employee vacations and weekend work schedules.
- Procure and dismiss labor as needed.
CHEMICAL INVENTORY & MIXING SYSTEM
- Assist with updating, maintaining, and adhering to a preventive maintenance schedule for the Junge Chemical Mixing System.
- Assist with ensuring facility and equipment preparedness for fieldwork seasons.
- Assist with management of inventory and billing for chemical mixing system and spraying operations.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
- Assist in management of collection, processing, analysis and archival of precision agricultural data (maps, boundaries, VRT, as applied data, etc.).
- Assist with field tile system design and installation.
- Assist with management and analysis of precision ag data and remote sensing imagery.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Perform field work (plant, spray, harvest) and other general farm work, as necessary.
- Ensure everything has a place and everything is in its place (disciplined and organized) in 5S ownership areas.
- Manage special projects as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Agronomy, Ag Business or closely related field.
- A private pesticide applicators license or the ability to get one.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass vehicle insurance verification. A commercial driver’s license is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and appreciation for the value of accurate data and reporting.
- A mindset of curiosity and progressiveness.
- Experience operating farm equipment beneficial.
We offer a very competitive hourly wage with overtime based on experience and qualifications, group health, dental and vision insurance, flex system cafeteria plan, 401k retirement plan, and life insurance. If you want to work with a growing and dynamic organization, please apply through Indeed or submit your resume on our website at http://www.lanehaven.com/careers/. You may also contact us at 319.296.2255 or email info@lanehaven.com
