Agronomist - Specialty Crop Production
Company: GPAC
Location: Edinboro
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
An large specialty crop operation in the Northwest region of
Pennsylvania is looking to add a hands-on agronomist to their team
to help support field operations, crop planning, and sustainable
production practices. Entry-Level Agronomists encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities: Assist with the development and execution of
organic cropping plans, including potatoes and other specialty
crops Provide daily agronomic support during planting, cultivation,
scouting, fertility, and harvest phases Collect and interpret soil
and tissue sample data; make nutrient recommendations based on
findings Support integrated pest management strategies aligned with
organic certification standards Maintain and troubleshoot farm
equipment and machinery; coordinate basic repairs Communicate
agronomic updates and recommendations with team members and
management Contribute to field trials, data collection, and
continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or related field OR
equivalent hands-on experience in production agriculture
Demonstrated interest in organic farming and specialty crop
production (potato experience is a plus) Mechanical aptitude;
experience operating and maintaining farm equipment Strong
observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn and
adapt in a collaborative team environment Preferred Attributes:
Prior experience in organic systems, especially potato production
Experience with field scouting, crop planning, and harvest
operations Background in basic mechanical repair and equipment
maintenance Compensation: Supportive work environment with
mentorship from experienced agronomists Competitive Salary full
benefits Exposure to advanced organic crop production methods and
sustainable practices Opportunities for professional development
and long-term career growth If you're ready to join a
forward-thinking team with a strong reputation and long-standing
presence in the agriculture community, apply today! LI-M35S All
qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national
origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, military status, genetic information, or any other status
protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People
and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in
placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the
United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive,
client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to
deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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