Assistant Farm Manager
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Job Location:
Salome, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 77000 - 82000
Posted on:
13-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fondomonte is looking to hire an Assistant Farm Manager to join our team in Arizona. The Assistant Farm Manager will play a vital role in exploring and implementing the most effective methods of crop production in a fast-paced environment. This position encompasses all aspects of farming from planting to harvesting including pest control making it an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about agriculture.
Recent college graduates with an agriculture background are encouraged to apply.
Areas of Responsibility and Essential Functions
- Execute the farming processes as outlined by the Farm Manager to ensure the most cost-effective and profitable production system which meets the divisions requirements for quality Alfalfa and other rotational crops grown.
- Ensure that your division is accountable and adheres to the highest levels of crop husbandry not limited to adequate irrigation plant nutrition & fertility the successful implementation of integrated pest management systems and weed management practices.
- Develop a team by training mentoring and coaching to ensure that a suitable level of skills is always available to manage the site.
- To ensure that Company Health & Safety guidelines are complied with on all sites to result in a safe working environment for all staff.
- Follow strategic direction for your division in conjunction with the Farm Manager ensuring the maximization of yields and thus performance on all crops grown.
- Ensure the efficient management of your respective division.
Qualifications
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered.
- BS in Agriculture or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of agronomy and entomology in commercial agriculture specific to field crops.
- Prior farming operations experience with a preference toward forage crops.
- PCA (Pest Control Advisor) preferred or willingness to obtain a license within 6 months.
- Knowledgeable in irrigation methods farm equipment operations and general maintenance.
- Some management experience of a division of a farming operation.
- Proficient in Excel Word Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- A valid Drivers License and a clean driving record
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) Desired.
- Must have good management and influencing skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge in Arable Farming industry & Irrigated Farming.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including a suitable company vehicle and on-site housing(based on availability).
Salary range is $ DOQ
Additional compensation may include a bonus. Additional benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.
PLEASE NOTE:We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered.You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
About Company
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