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PRATUM CO-OP
CROP ADVISOR
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$51,140 / year median in Oregon
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to represent Pratum Co-op Agronomy to growers as a resource for them to have more efficient and healthy methods of growing crops, fulfilling Pratum's overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships. The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned. Tasks & Responsibilities Advise on and offer Pratum's product line of chemicals and fertilizers to current and prospective grower-customers for fertility management; disease, weed and pest control, especially focusing on innovative solutions Advise on irrigation utilization, post-harvest and storage management; spring and fall soil bed management Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development Take soil and tissue samples and send them to labs for analysis on customer fields as needed Use, and assist with, technology for GPS grid mapping, application and scouting (precision ag) Maintain database records as needed to track and ensure proper advice on application of products to customer fields Complete reports as required and requested Work with the Ag Sales Manager and/or sales team to contribute to Pratum's strategic sales goals, attending sales meetings/training as requested Expectations Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook Function in a way that fulfills