Soybean Stewardship Site Responsible Researcher (SRR)

AgCall Inc. has an exciting opportunity for agricultural site responsible researchers in select geographies in the U.S. to work part time on a stewardship project for soybean production from approximately February 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028. Site Responsible Researchers (SRRs) will be the primary contact for soybean growers as they complete the 2027 seed production cycle under a controlled, pre-commercial stewardship model until remaining export approvals are completed. Stewardship will occur during the 2027 growing season and continue with volunteer control in 2028.

 As an SRR with AgCall you will be on the front lines of contact with growers. This requires a friendly and dynamic personality that can engage the marketplace, assist growers in following strict protocol, verify checkpoints are completed and oversee data collection. Work is based from home with a flexible schedule. Communication with growers will primarily be by phone and email, however at least four in-field visits to each grower’s farm will be required during the program.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to attend virtual project training in early February, 2027

• Ability to build relationships with assigned growers and oversee production activities to ensure protocol is followed from February 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028.

• Must have clear communication skills to interface with growers and other project team members

• Strong decision making and interpersonal skills with ability to think on your feet

• Tech savvy with ability to interface with digital program tracking tools, Climate FieldView and other farm management software with producers

• Attention to details to ensure key requirements for product stewardship are met

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Maintain accurate reporting to verify and document key project milestones are completed

• Knowledge of basic soybean crop agronomic practices (planting, harvest, etc)

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• May be active or retired growers, agronomists, retailers, crop/seed/precision ag technology salesmen or other ag professionals

 TASKS

• Compliance Managers will coach and serve as the key resource for 5-7 growers in your geography and ensure production guidelines are followed to prevent the product from entering unapproved markets

• Ability to track, measure, and communicate activities regarding crop stewardship

• Understanding of regulated product flow from distribution to end channel, and provide key coaching to your assigned growers through season to track regulated product

• Schedule and complete calls and visits with growers to answer questions and follow-up on key activities for regulatory tracking purposes 

• Identify potential at risk fields and escalate to internal team for due diligence

• Maintain good records and files, with reporting within 24 hours of each stewardship milestone, and provide weekly updates.

• In cooperation with the Project Manager, plan tasks and establish priorities

• Work with growers proactively to ensure upcoming stewardship requirements can be met, with appropriate documentation (data collection, field/storage marking, photos and paperwork)

• Complete paperwork/reports promptly for both the Client and AgCall. Be available over the phone providing follow-up within 48 hours

• Maintain consistent, dedicated and enthusiastic approach with growers

• Represent Client and AgCall in a professional business image at all times and with a high degree of skill, standard of care and professionalism.

• Report directly to Brett Wessler, AgCall Project Manager on all items

• Report weekly by telephone, email or written report to AgCall for this project, regarding all elements concerning compensation, expenses, work completed, challenges and successes and any issues related to the completion of tasks or projects that have been assigned to you

• Complete necessary administrative requirements within the required timelines, as specified in this document and at training

TRAINING

A training session will be held via video conference with the Compliance Manager team and the Client project lead on the new soybean technology, stewardship requirements, Climate FieldView and other digital tools to collect, monitor and report data, client company information, on-farm audit protocol and administrative training.

Compliance Managers will report directly to AgCall and will also receive training on the data collection and submission procedures that are required for payment. We provide a very competitive wage with bonus structure for all projects.