Sustainable Commodities Technical Manager, Delta Region, Trust In Food

Trust In Food™, Farm Journal’s climate-smart ag division, is looking for a Sustainable Commodities Technical Manager in the Delta region area of the United States to work on the innovative Connected Ag Climate-Smart Commodities Pilot Project. Trust In Food™ is implementing a $40M Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant program enrolling growers in at least 19 states and focusing on Regenerative Agriculture practices related to row crop, specialty crop, and livestock production. Join a great team that is Revolutionizing how Sustainable Producers connect with Technology, Regenerative and Climate-Smart Agriculture systems of Today.

This essential role is well suited for a person who appreciates technology and has knowledge of Regenerative Agriculture Principles. This position will ensure commodity producers engagement is optimized using insights from Farm Journal’s proprietary database and oversee all technical assistance delivery to producers of the Delta Region of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Guide producers through an innovation process of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices and assist them in selecting the correct practices and technology for their operation.

This position will work in partnership with several Farm Journal teams, partners, and USDA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Primary producer contact and support for Farm Journal’s Connected Ag Climate-Smart Commodities Pilot Project from project enrollment to payment and reporting.
• Serve as a primary technical assistance provider and coordinate with partner assistance to provide producers holistic conservation planning. This will allow producers to make informed decisions on what practices and technology would best fit their operations as they transition into Climate-Smart Agriculture systems and markets.
• Identify and coordinate the resources from the Farm Journal Proprietary Database to execute on the ground needs of producers.
• Develop a detailed project report for leadership throughout the grant on needs, changes, and updates.
• Help to ensure USDA local offices are aware of the applicants and that they don’t have an existing USDA program on the same farm for the same practice.
• Measure project performance, report to leadership and provide ongoing progress reports.
• Verify and monitor practice implementation through on-farm review.

SKILLS + ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
• Must be located near the Delta Region of the United States in one of the states: Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mississippi.
• Understanding of Regenerative Agriculture Principles
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manager role or similar position.
• Proven project management experience and skills.
• Good client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities with high regards to details.
• The capability to manage multiple projects and tasks on a regular basis.
• Adaptable, flexible, thrives in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Team player. Belief that communication, collaboration and accountability are keys to a great teammate.
• Knowledge in the commodity industry, technology and agriculture required.

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