Agricultural Support Technician

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: May 30, 2025

CJD Farm Consulting, Inc.
Agricultural Support Technician

Position Summary
Provide support and guidance to new, existing, and expanding farms through the development of nutrient management plans for farms of all sizes across Michigan. Daily responsibilities include collecting and organizing data to prepare nutrient management plans tailored to individual farms. This entails conducting on-farm interviews, completing inspections to assess and document current conditions, and writing reports based on findings as well as developing solutions to natural resource concerns at the farm. As experience and skills develop, a more tailored role will be created based on the new hire’s abilities.

Responsibilities

Collect, manage, organize, and update farm information (soil tests, field boundaries, animal numbers, crop information, and manure test results) to keep plans up to date using spreadsheets, GIS programs, and tailored software.
Communicate with farmers, government offices, and regulators in a professional manner via
email, written correspondence, and verbally.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in soil/earth science, agriculture, engineering, crop/plant science, or animal
science is preferred, but relevant agricultural experience will also be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

The ideal candidate will show strong evidence of

Problem solving abilities
Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
Strong organizational skills
Technical and analytical skills
Ability to work well independently and within a team
Demonstrate initiative and have strong organizational and administrative skills
Experience with GIS and data management is preferred but not necessarily essential

Physical demands

Walking on rough or uneven ground and steep slopes in farm fields and on farms
Working around potential hazard areas (construction sites, manure storages, and active
farms) in dusty, dirty, and smelly conditions
Ability to work for long periods using a computer to write reports and enter data
Frequent travel to visit farm clients
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment through the field
Ability to dig holes with shovel or similar equipment

Job Type Full Time M-F 8-5
Pay $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits
Paid holidays, earned vacation and sick time, matched contribution retirement plan, flexible
hours, performance bonuses, mileage reimbursement, potential for remote work upon
successful completion of training program.

Company Description
CJD Farm Consulting, Inc. is an agricultural consulting firm located in Grand Rapids, MI. Since
2001 we have been providing services to farmers across Michigan. We help our clients
implement solutions that will work long term for the farm, not just a band-aid to plug a hole. We
are hired by our clients to develop comprehensive nutrient management plans (CNMPs) that
meet the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Michigan Department of
Environment Great Lakes and Energy (MDEGLE), and the Michigan Agricultural Environmental
Assessment Program (MAEAP) standards. We support clients through CAFO permitting, Right
to Farm compliance, US-EPA compliance and we assist our clients through the process of
planning new or expanding existing farms. We help companies develop and apply for permits to
build anaerobic digesters at farms.

Apply to James@cjdfarmconsulting.com Please include: resume and cover letter
demonstrating evidence of initiative and strong problem-solving skills.