Farm Manager

Farm Manager

Hagerman Canyon

• Farms Location: Northwest, ID-Twin Falls, Jerome, Burley, Rupert, Kimberly, Idaho
• Salary: $110,000–$140,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person

Job Overview

Hagerman Canyon Farms is seeking an experienced and results-driven Farm Manager to oversee crop production and day-to-day farm operations.

The Farm Manager will be responsible for the success of an assigned farm unit, with a strong focus on crop yield, quality, efficiency, and profitability. This position will oversee crop planning, planting, irrigation, crop scouting, field management, harvesting, farm crews, and coordination with farm leadership.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in commercial crop production, particularly with pumpkins, watermelons, sweet corn, winter squash, or other specialty crops, along with strong irrigation and farm-management experience.

About Hagerman Canyon Farms

Hagerman Canyon Farms is a family-owned and operated agricultural company and one of the leading wholesale suppliers of pumpkins, watermelons, mini watermelons, sweet corn, pie pumpkins, and winter squash in the Northwest.

Our commitment to producing high-quality crops has helped us build strong relationships with customers throughout the region. Idaho provides an excellent environment for agricultural production, and our local growing operations allow us to deliver fresh, high-quality produce to Northwest markets.

At Hagerman Canyon Farms, we take pride in our farming operations, our people, and our ability to consistently deliver quality crops to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage crop production to achieve optimal yield, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Develop and assist with annual field, crop, and farm-unit budgets.
• Develop pre-season production plans for individual fields, including planting, irrigation, crop applications, and harvesting.
• Oversee planting operations and ensure crops are properly established.
• Manage irrigation operations and work with irrigation crews to ensure timely and uniform water application.
• Scout crops regularly to monitor water requirements, fertility, pests, weeds, disease, and overall crop health.
• Work with agronomists and farm leadership to identify crop issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Monitor crop yields, quality, production costs, and field performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and maintain farmland to support long-term productivity and responsible agricultural practices.
• Maintain accurate records of crop inputs, applications, irrigation, and field activities.
• Supervise and provide direction to farm and irrigation crews as needed.
• Coordinate with farm leadership regarding equipment, field operations, and production schedules.
• Work closely with landowners and communicate farming activities that may affect their property.
• Participate in management meetings and other company meetings as assigned.
• Use computers, farm-management systems, and agricultural technology for planning, recordkeeping, and daily operations.
• Communicate operational concerns and recommend solutions when activities are not aligned with production goals.
• Perform other farm-management duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial crop farming experience.
• Strong preference for experience growing pumpkins, watermelons, mini watermelons, sweet corn, pie pumpkins, winter squash, or similar specialty crops.
• 3–5 years of irrigation experience, preferably with pivot or center-pivot irrigation systems.
• At least 3 years of hands-on farming experience.
• Previous farm leadership, supervisory, or crop-management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, irrigation, planting, crop scouting, harvesting, and field operations.
• Ability to work extended hours during planting and harvest seasons.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Comfortable using computers, farm-management software, and agricultural technology.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$140,000 per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Healthshare
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-person position
• Farm and field-based work
• Extended and flexible hours may be required during planting and harvest
• Work across Hagerman Canyon Farms operations in Northwest, ID

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Irrigation: 3 years (Required)
• Crop Farming: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person