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Agronomist jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you with U.S. employers who need credentialed crop and soil specialists for planting, growing, and harvest seasons. Employers must provide free housing, transportation, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. No annual cap means positions open year-round as seasonal contracts arise.
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS, Inc as a Custom Applicator / Operations Specialist at our plant in Stephen, MN today!
Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently as a Custom Applicator. You will:
- Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs
- Manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately and efficiently.
- Receive hands on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance
As an Operations Specialist you will:
- Performing routine maintenance on vehicles and around the plant
- Helping with loading and unloading truck and trains
- Daily clean up around the plant
Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
- Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
- Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
- Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
- Must meet minimum age requirement
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
INTRODUCTION
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS, Inc as a Custom Applicator / Operations Specialist at our plant in Stephen, MN today!
Apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently as a Custom Applicator. You will:
- Create relationships with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs
- Manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/airflow machine while loading and applying products safely, accurately and efficiently.
- Receive hands on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance
As an Operations Specialist you will:
- Performing routine maintenance on vehicles and around the plant
- Helping with loading and unloading truck and trains
- Daily clean up around the plant
Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
- Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
- Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
- Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
- Must meet minimum age requirement
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Agronomist Jobs
Match your credentials to specialty crop demand
H-2A visa agronomist roles often require field-specific expertise in row crops, tree fruits, or viticulture. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Agronomists to confirm which technical competencies U.S. employers list, then align your CV to those exact skills before applying.
Verify your degree meets DOL requirements
DOL requires that your academic credentials are verifiable and relevant to the role described in the job order. A foreign degree evaluation from a NACES-member agency strengthens your file and removes a common cause of employer hesitation during H-2A petitions.
Target employers with active H-2A job orders
Use Migrate Mate to filter agronomist roles by verified H-2A sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers already cleared to hire foreign agricultural workers rather than spending time on postings with no sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Ask employers to confirm seasonal duration upfront
H-2A status is tied to a specific start and end date on the approved petition. Before accepting an offer, confirm the contract period covers your intended work season, since extending beyond the certified dates requires a separate DOL application and USCIS amendment.
Understand the AEWR before evaluating any offer
Your guaranteed minimum wage is the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state where the work occurs, updated annually by DOL. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current AEWR for your destination state before comparing competing offers.
Confirm housing and transport obligations are in writing
H-2A employers must provide free housing meeting federal and state standards and pay or reimburse transportation to and from your home country. Request the housing address and transport arrangement in your job order before signing, not after you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find agronomist jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search agronomist openings where employers have confirmed H-2A sponsorship. Roles are filtered specifically for positions that qualify under H-2A's temporary and seasonal requirements, so you're not sorting through general agricultural postings from employers who have never filed an H-2A petition.
What housing and transportation must an H-2A employer provide an agronomist?
Your H-2A employer must provide free housing that meets federal and applicable state occupational safety standards for the entire duration of your contract. They must also pay or reimburse inbound and outbound transportation costs between your home country and the U.S. worksite. Both obligations are enforceable through DOL and must appear in your job order.
Does an agronomist role qualify as a seasonal position under H-2A?
An agronomist role qualifies if it's tied to a defined crop cycle, such as pre-plant soil preparation, growing season crop monitoring, or harvest assessment, and the employer can demonstrate the need is temporary or seasonal rather than year-round. Employers must document this in their H-2A job order and attest there are insufficient available domestic workers for the position.
Can I change employers or extend my contract once I'm in the U.S. on H-2A?
Changing employers on H-2A requires the new employer to file a separate petition with USCIS before you begin work for them. Contract extensions require the original employer to file an amended petition with DOL and USCIS before your current authorized end date. Working outside your certified employer or past your end date puts your status at risk.