Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced and dedicated Farm and Ranch Manager to join a large Hooper, WA based ranch.
The ranch produces wheat, barley and alfalfa on 14,000 acres. Extensive range and canyon country adjacent is grazed by 750 cow/calf pairs each year.
Main Duties:
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the management of the farm and ranch.
- Hire, train, and supervise farm workers who carry out the day-to-day activities of the farm and ranch. Help them when necessary.
- Supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, calving, and animal husbandry.
- Oversee hay operation, including but not limited to raking, baling and storage.
- Manage irrigation of alfalfa fields in the river valley.
- Financial and marketing activities regarding insurance, FSA, USDA and DNR programs.
Requirements/Skills:
- Working knowledge and experience raising crops and livestock.
- Experience supervising a crew, working with farm and ranch foremen.
- Agronomic and range management skills.
- Knowledge of farm, program, crop insurance, conservation and other duties required in ongoing management.
- Experience and ability to market the crops that are grown.
- Dedication and pride in a job well done.
Position Details:
- Full-time with additional hours during peak busy seasons.
- House in downtown Hooper, WA provided.
- Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401K with company matching.
- Discretionary bonuses for performance and team success.