Author: Jamie
Ontario Corn Hybrid Trials – Yield and Agronomics
Go Corn is your one stop shop for both agronomic and yield performance trials of Ontario’s most popular corn hybrids. It has multiple years’ worth of unbiased data to help support your corn seed selection.
Ontario Cereal Variety Trials – Yield and Agronomics
Go Cereals is your one stop shop for both agronomic and yield performance trials of Ontario’s most popular cereal varieties. It has multiple years’ worth of unbiased data to help support your winter wheat, and spring cereal selection.
Ontario Soybean Variety Trials – Yield and Agronomics
Go Soy is your one-stop shop for both agronomic and yield performance trials of Ontario’s most popular soybean varieties. It has multiple years’ worth of unbiased data to help support your soybean seed selection.
Professional Applicator
The position will have the following responsibilities:
- Operate the company’s dry fertilizer application equipment in a professional manner using all available technology to deliver products both timely and accurately, leaving the customer with a positive experience
- Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment in such a manner to optimize efficiency and accuracy as well as minimize downtime
- Participate in and promote a positive team environment
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Valid AZ or DZ license and experience operating agricultural equipment an asset
- Confident with current computer technology and various GPS software platforms
- Comfortable operating farm equipment and delivery trucks
- Customer service oriented with a professional and personal manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both as an individual and part of a team, and willing to work seasonably long hours as required
- Good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
Junior Sales Agronomist
The position will have the following responsibilities:
- Utilize your customer service skills by communicating directly with customers in the office setting, while learning about Holmes Agro’s products and services
- Support operational activities in one of our warehouses throughout the spring (fertilizer, seed, or crop protection), including shipping and receiving, and inventory management
- Participate in crop scouting and pest management efforts throughout the growing season, and soil and tissue sampling in late summer and fall
- Accompany a senior agronomist on customer visits, helping to position agronomic tools and services to maximize customers crop performance
- Develop crop plans and agronomic actions using our MyFarm database to improve customers’ crop production
- Promote Holmes Agro and the products, service & programs we deliver to our customers
- Support customers stewardship efforts such as 4Rs, Precision Agriculture, Pest Assessments, & Record Keeping
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- A positive, team-first, attitude and a dedication to personal improvement and skill development
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to allow you to provide a positive experience and work well with customers, suppliers and co-workers
- Willing to work seasonably long hours in spring and fall
- Strong agronomic knowledge, with the ability to apply technology to help customers succeed
- Passion for Agriculture
- Willing to achieve CCA designation (having CCA would be considered an asset)
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