Argonomist

~ Brothers Rod and Bob Grimm set up their first roadside produce stand in Anaheim, California, making a promise to always take care of the customer. This principle planted the seed that would flourish into today’s Grimmway Farms. Ten years later, the brothers moved north to Kern County, where the family farm took root and prospered under their dedication to quality and customer service. ~

For more than 45 years, our commitment to that promise continues to be upheld as a top priority. Grimmway Farms’ dedication to consistent quality and dependable service has made us the global leader in our industry. Grimmway Farms has grown to become not only one of the largest growers, producers and shippers of carrots in the world; but also a leading supplier of organic produce, potatoes and carrot juice concentrate.

Early on, Grimmway Farms ventured into organic farming methods, desiring to be good stewards of the environment and to deliver high quality, fresh produce to its customers. To address the growing consumer demand for organic produce, Grimmway Farms acquired Cal-Organic Farms in 2001, a pioneer organic produce company providing more than 65 different organic fruit and vegetable items year-round.

Position Overview

Grimmway Farms is currently seeking an Argonomist to serve as a staff agronomist assisting farm managers with the development and implementation of sound agronomic practices and research of organic materials.

Responsibilities

• Agronomist will make fertilizer and soil amendment recommendations for various crops throughout the organic farming operation.
• Agronomist will recommend and oversee applications of materials and nutrients and insure they are properly and timely conducted.
• Agronomist is expected to conduct field research in plant and soil fertility, irrigation, pesticides, growth regulators, and new technologies that can bring value and improvement to the farming operations.
• Agronomist is expected to maintain records, write reports and inform the company of up-to-date and pertinent agricultural and agronomic information.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and analytical skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, soils, or related field.
• CCA license preferred or a willingness to obtain it and maintain requirements for the license by attending continuing education programs in plant and soil fertility.
• Must have a clean DMV record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and FCE.