Zone Supervisor

Description 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Farm Zone Supervisors to join the Threemile Canyon team in the La Grande area. This person will produce high quality crops through the management of soil, water, chemical and fertilizer application. This person will assist the zone manager with overseeing field preparation, tillage, cultivation and harvest operations and farm equipment operation.

About Threemile Canyon Farms

For more than 20 years, Threemile Canyon Farms has responsibly provided for the nutritional needs of a growing population through our sustainable dairy and farming operations. While we are proud of our contributions, we know that what sets us apart is not just what we do, but how we do it. We were early innovators in building a "closed loop" system of sustainable farming, which is made possible by our decision to bring together crop farming and dairy production. These are highly complementary pursuits – particularly when it comes to recycling waste. We put organic waste back into the soil, which not only minimizes the amount of waste we produce but also helps keep our crops healthy. With more than 39,500 acres of irrigated farmland, we understand that our commitment to responsible farming is important to us as well as our community.

We operate in this way because of our values and commitment to the environment, our animals, and our community. Since our founding in 1998, TCF has routinely gone beyond regulatory environmental requirements and exceed established standards – because we know it is oftentimes a better expression of our values. While regulations may have changed, our commitment to sustainable farming has not. In fact, TCF has long been recognized for its leadership and commitment to sustainable practices. In April 2020, the farm was named one of three dairies nationwide – and the only one on the West Coast – to receive the Innovation Center for US Dairy’s award for Outstanding Dairy Sustainability. TCF was also the first dairy to earn a 100% score on the Validus independent animal welfare audit for the care standards we apply to our 35,000 dairy cows.

• Confer with management team and Agronomist to evaluate soil and weather conditions and to develop plans and procedures for crop development.
• Inspect fields and observe growing plants and harvested crops to determine work requirements such as cultivating, spraying, thinning, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and drying, according to time of year and condition of soil, plants, and crops.
• Observe instrument and gauge readings, ascertain condition of crop, and perform related duties to verify worker adherence to instructions.
• Maintain time and application records of applied fertilizers and pesticides.
• Supervise a team of employees in support of Threemile Canyon Farm’s operations, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; assisting employees in career growth and development.
• Determine the number of and kind of workers needed to perform required work and schedule activities.
• Train workers in work procedures, safety policies, and use of machinery and tools.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• BS Degree – Agriculture related field or equivalent. Additional coursework in soils and irrigation beneficial.
• 2+ years of experience with cultivating crops or previous general farm experience. Previous supervisory experience a plus.