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Agriculture/wildlife manager

Location
SC
Employer
Springdale Land and Game Management
Employment Type
Full-time
Pay
Negotiable, based on experience
Date Posted
2021-10-24
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Description
Springdale Agriculture Services, (A.K.A. Springdale Land and Game Management) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a full-time associate in our company. Springdale Ag is a privately owned company that manages property for landowners to provide plantings and land management services for wildlife and forest management in Eastern South Carolina. Job Overview: Oversee Springdale Ag staff and collaborate with landowners to provide and implement a comprehensive plan to maximize each landowner’s property to yield high level plantings for wildlife use. Be able to conduct a detailed analysis of properties soils and soil characteristics. Evaluate planting areas in regard to wildlife and crops being planted. Utilize best farming practices in regard to soils, fertilizers, and chemicals. You will be expected to maintain a deep understanding of soil productivity principles and keep tabs on the latest trends and technologies in agronomy and wildlife agriculture. Responsibilities and Duties: Oversee the entire process of growing crops that include corn, grain sorghum, sunflowers, rice, chufas, clovers, wheat, oats, etc. Responsible for determining and ordering seed, chemicals, lime, fertilizers, etc. Assesses crop production of the farms Evaluates and improve soil quality  Responsible for tests of soil, seed, and crop samples Keeps records of research, testing, and results Find ways to maximize crop production from a given acreage of soil. Specialize in crop production, soil control, and soil management. Monitoring the soils on all properties that we maintain. Keep records of all agricultural activities, Mapping properties as to conditions and planting techniques. Recommend soil enhancements and see that they are implemented Be able to travel between properties, company vehicle may be provided. Supervise AG technicians/staff Maintain a steady line of communications between peers and superiors. Produce mapping of properties and what crops are planted Work with NRCS personnel and Agronomists to help with understanding soil a d erosion issues Requirements: Please contact: David H. Gantt-Owner Camden, SC 803-600-8740 springdaleag@gmail.com
Minimum Education
Technical Diploma
Other Qualifications
Ideally, We would prefer a minimum 2 years of work experience Have a commercial or Private Pesticide applicators license Operate heavy equipment, tractors, excavator, bulldozer, etc. Proficient in MS Office Understand Terra Stride mapping program, GIS or comparable mapping program at minimum Outstanding research and analytical skills Effective written and verbal communication skills  Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture; Master’s degree in Agriculture (specializing in soil science) considered a plus Certified Prescribe Fire manager certificate or be working towards having one Salary commensurate to experience and qualifications
How to Apply
Please send resume/qualification to Springdaleag@gmail.com
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