Field Agronomist Jobs
Field Agronomist jobs are open across agriculture, crop production, seed companies, and agribusiness, from entry-level to senior and regional, with specializations in soil science, crop consulting, and precision agriculture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Install, configure and maintain physical and virtual servers, server software, and related storage systems; including databases, web servers and application servers.
Maintains server performance by performing server monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting server problems; escalating problems internally.
Evaluates and optimizes systems regularly, including upgrades, patching, security hardening, and intrusion detection/prevention.
Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365, including user accounts, groups, OU’s and Group Policy.
Monitors daily server and workstation backup processes and remediates issues. Assists with disaster recovery processes, testing and validation.
Provide Tier 2 & 3 support to help desk staff and field technicians to remediate system problems; assists with software installation and maintenance, pc and printer installations, system imaging and upgrades as needed.
Maintain server and cloud infrastructure documentation.
Assists the Manager in infrastructure hosting decisions.
Inventories existing servers, applications, and their dependencies to help determine which workloads are candidates for migration and which should remain on-premises.
Researches migration options, estimates cloud costs, identifies risks, and prepares findings and recommendations for presentation to the General Manager.
Administers and monitors cloud-hosted systems, including security, backups, and cost, as workloads are moved.
Works with departments and locations to continuously improve processes and systems.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require direct supervisory responsibility unless specifically assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently working in an office or traveling to ASI Partner locations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required in a technology related field such as computer information systems or management information systems.
2-3 years’ experience in systems administration or a related field
Hands-on experience with AWS or another public cloud platform preferred; AWS certification (such as Solutions Architect – Associate or SysOps Administrator) a plus
Appropriate job experience can be substituted for formal college degrees.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizing skills
Ability to research, document, and clearly present technical findings and recommendations
Working technical knowledge of current IT software protocols, Internet standards, networking, server, storage, and cloud technologies including but not limited to:
Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, IP Addressing, IIS and Web Application concepts, Server Clustering and H/A concepts, SaaS Architecture, Server Monitoring, Virtual Machine Technologies, Backup and Disaster Recovery
Cloud infrastructure concepts, preferably in AWS, including compute, storage, virtual networking and site-to-site VPN, identity and access management, and cost management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
Available to work in a 24/7/365 on-call environment on a rotating basis.
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand and power tools, and to handle other computer components.
Lifting and transporting heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
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Updated: November 2026
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Install, configure and maintain physical and virtual servers, server software, and related storage systems; including databases, web servers and application servers.
Maintains server performance by performing server monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting server problems; escalating problems internally.
Evaluates and optimizes systems regularly, including upgrades, patching, security hardening, and intrusion detection/prevention.
Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365, including user accounts, groups, OU’s and Group Policy.
Monitors daily server and workstation backup processes and remediates issues. Assists with disaster recovery processes, testing and validation.
Provide Tier 2 & 3 support to help desk staff and field technicians to remediate system problems; assists with software installation and maintenance, pc and printer installations, system imaging and upgrades as needed.
Maintain server and cloud infrastructure documentation.
Assists the Manager in infrastructure hosting decisions.
Inventories existing servers, applications, and their dependencies to help determine which workloads are candidates for migration and which should remain on-premises.
Researches migration options, estimates cloud costs, identifies risks, and prepares findings and recommendations for presentation to the General Manager.
Administers and monitors cloud-hosted systems, including security, backups, and cost, as workloads are moved.
Works with departments and locations to continuously improve processes and systems.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require direct supervisory responsibility unless specifically assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently working in an office or traveling to ASI Partner locations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required in a technology related field such as computer information systems or management information systems.
2-3 years’ experience in systems administration or a related field
Hands-on experience with AWS or another public cloud platform preferred; AWS certification (such as Solutions Architect – Associate or SysOps Administrator) a plus
Appropriate job experience can be substituted for formal college degrees.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizing skills
Ability to research, document, and clearly present technical findings and recommendations
Working technical knowledge of current IT software protocols, Internet standards, networking, server, storage, and cloud technologies including but not limited to:
Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, IP Addressing, IIS and Web Application concepts, Server Clustering and H/A concepts, SaaS Architecture, Server Monitoring, Virtual Machine Technologies, Backup and Disaster Recovery
Cloud infrastructure concepts, preferably in AWS, including compute, storage, virtual networking and site-to-site VPN, identity and access management, and cost management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
Available to work in a 24/7/365 on-call environment on a rotating basis.
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand and power tools, and to handle other computer components.
Lifting and transporting heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
EOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/veteran
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Updated: November 2026
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field agronomist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science, or a closely related field
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Hands-on experience with soil sampling, tissue testing, and nutrient management planning
- Proficiency with precision agriculture tools including GPS mapping and variable-rate application equipment
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across an assigned territory
- Familiarity with agronomic software platforms used for record-keeping and crop planning
Tips for Your Field Agronomist Job Search
Quantify your crop yield outcomes
Hiring managers want numbers, not vague claims. Replace 'improved yields' with specific outcomes like acres managed, crop loss reduced, or input costs brought down. Field notes and farm records from past seasons are your best raw material for this.
List your certified crop advisor credentials
CCA certification, state pesticide applicator licenses, and soil sampling certifications belong near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Many agronomist postings filter on these before a human ever reads your application.
Target postings by commodity, not just title
A corn and soybean agronomy role demands different depth than a cotton or small grains position. Search by crop type alongside the job title so you find openings where your specific commodity experience is a direct fit rather than a general match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists field agronomist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for field scenario interview questions
Interviewers for agronomist roles routinely ask how you'd diagnose a mid-season nutrient deficiency or handle a grower pushing back on your recommendation. Walk through your diagnostic process out loud, naming the specific tools or tests you'd use, not just the conclusion you'd reach.
Negotiate territory size and travel expectations early
Many agronomist offers list travel as a requirement but leave the actual territory undefined. Ask what the account load and geographic range look like before you receive a written offer so you can weigh total compensation against realistic time away from home.
Field Agronomist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most field agronomists?
The companies hiring the most field agronomists right now include Central Valley Ag Cooperative, Central Valley Ag, and Williamson County Equipment Company, with the largest share of openings in Nebraska, Texas, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Seed companies, cooperative retailers, and crop nutrition suppliers consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many field agronomist jobs are remote?
About 0% of field agronomist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-based nature of most positions. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include precision agriculture consulting, agronomic data analysis, and product agronomy roles that focus on research communication rather than direct grower scouting.
How do you become a field agronomist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, or a related discipline, since most employers require it at minimum. Gain practical experience through internships, cooperative extension programs, or farm work during your studies. Earning your Certified Crop Adviser credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many agronomists begin in an associate or trainee role under a senior agronomist before managing their own territory.
How do you get hired as a field agronomist with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled associate agronomist, agronomy trainee, or crop consultant apprentice, which are structured for candidates still building field hours. Highlight any farm work, extension office volunteering, or precision agriculture coursework on your resume. Getting your pesticide applicator license before you apply removes a common early barrier. Regional cooperatives and seed retailers tend to invest more in developing newer candidates than large national companies do.
What does the field agronomist interview process look like?
Most field agronomist interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your background, crop experience, and territory fit. A second round often involves a panel with an agronomist and a sales or operations manager, with scenario questions about grower interactions and in-season problem solving. Some employers add a ride-along or field assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to field agronomist jobs?
You can find and apply to field agronomist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your crop experience, territory preference, and credentials, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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