To be successful as a Farm Manager you must win the team over and be organized, creative, detail-oriented, strategic, and hard-working. Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Farm Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and pruning.
• Monitor the fields for proper irrigation, weed control, and pest control.
• Procuring fertilizer and agricultural chemicals.
• Oversee the Shop Manager. Make sure equipment and farm is well maintained.
• Communicating expectations to staff.
• Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and staying updated of developments in agricultural science.

Who You Are:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in a technical field.
• Pistachio farming experience.
• Farm planting experience.
• Experience with organic conversion.
• Management experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• A passion for Agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent computer skills are required.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Overtime will be required as with any farm job.

Preferred:

• Additional courses in Business Management or Administration.
• Walnut or pecan experience.
• Tree nursery experience.