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Title posted on AgCareers.com - Farm Manager, Farm of the Future
Posted on June 26, 2024 by Employer details McCain Foods
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Our flagship McCain Foods Farm of the Future (FoF) Canada is situated on 500 acres near the company?s hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick. The Farm includes 355 acres of cultivated land owned by McCain, and an additional 145 acres rented on a long-term agreement. We produce potatoes and grains on a three-year crop rotation. We have now completed three full growing seasons and harvests at Farm of the Future Canada, embodying our commitment to regenerative agriculture and planet-friendly food. We have embarked on a new step of the Farm journey where we want to demonstrate that potatoes can be grown regeneratively and profitably.?The?Farm Manager, Farm of the Future Canada?is responsible for the planning, organization, supervision and administration of all activities related to the Farm of the Future. The Manager ensures the commercial production of regenerative potatoes and rotation crops, and?provides management and leadership to keep FoF a state-of-the-art farm at the forefront of regenerative agriculture. The Manager innovates and pushes boundaries to implement operational and agronomy practices through cutting edge technologies for growing, monitoring crop development and crop production, all while increasing raw quality, productivity and achieving yearly budgeted targets. The Manager is responsible for managing the Farm team, disseminating knowledge and making FoF a differentiating asset for partnering growers, customers, public institutions, research organizations and strategic partners in the company?s collective journey towards regenerative agriculture.?Key focus areas:?Safety, People Capabilities, Grower Relationships, Sustainability/Re-generative Ag. Practices, Soil Health Management, Drive Payable Yield, Machinery & Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Remote sensing, Variable rate Technology.??Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the followingContinue to build and enhance the strong safety culture at FoFDefine the farm crop and agronomy plan and oversee execution of farm and field operationsReach 100% leading regenerative agriculture practices at FoFMonitor and deliver measurable, continuous improvement of the FoF performance against each indicator of the McCain regenerative agriculture frameworkEstablish sustainable and profitable crop production on the FarmBuild team people capabilities through coaching and career development, set objectives and goals for team and communicate clear expectationsExecute and maintain 18-month operational budget/forecast. Is accountable for revenues including payable yields and grades, expenses and gross margin on the FarmExecute and maintain 5-year Capital Equipment Expenditures in line with budgetCollaborate with the Global Agronomy and Research team to execute on-farm research trials, capture data and implement solutions to achieve greater environmental sustainability, low carbon footprint, optimum plant health and productivityEngage our partnering McCain growers around innovative and regenerative practices at FoF; champion regenerative agriculture through measurable scientific results, outreach and knowledge transferMaintain and build a strong alliance with McCain, Academia and Industry ProfessionalsAttend meetings/training sessions to gain knowledge of innovative regenerative agricultural practicesQualificationsBS degree in Agriculture or related field preferredKnowledge and experience of crop production, agriculture sustainability challenges and agriculture machinery and technologiesMinimum 5 years of practical commercial experience in Agriculture / Farm operationsTrack record of leading and executing innovative projects as a self-starter delivering measurable technical, operational and economic resultsExperience in managing an operational team with a strong safety and performance culture, and good interpersonal skillsKnowledge of agriculture equipment and emerging agriculture technologiesProven capacity to adapt, keep focus and thrive in a dynamic environmentFlexi- LocationFlorenceville, NB
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source AgCareers.com #961078
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