JK Farms

Organic poultry farming and fresh produce

Farm Manager

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGlenns Ferry, ID, USA$80k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of farming experience.
3–5 years of row-crop experience; potato-industry experience is preferred.
3–5 years of irrigation experience, especially with pivot systems.
Ability to work long hours during planting and harvest.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to work onsite in the Glenns Ferry, Idaho area, with relocation before starting.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing annual field, crop, and unit input budgets.
Manage crop production to achieve the best possible yield and quality, including crops such as alfalfa, beans, sugar beets, potatoes, corn, squash, watermelon, and pumpkins.
Manage, maintain, and improve farmed land for productivity and sustainable husbandry.
Manage and work with the irrigation crew to ensure irrigation systems provide timely and even water applications to crops.
Help formulate preseason plans for activities and applications for each individual field.
Evaluate yield, quality, and production costs to identify efficiencies and improvements that maximize crop revenues.
Supervise and be accountable for planting each crop in each field.
Scout crops with agronomists for water requirements, fertility, pests, and weeds, and take appropriate action to meet yield and quality goals.
Record all crop inputs and applications.
Work with landowners to inform them of processes that may affect them.
Coordinate farm equipment-related actions with the Director of Field Operations, including use of controlling calendars for field operations.
Attend and participate in assigned management and other meetings.
Raise concerns when something seems incorrect or inconsistent with company objectives and goals.
Use computers and technology extensively.
Perform other assigned projects and duties.

Desired Qualifications

Leadership experience in the crop industry.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Farm Manager

JK Farms · Glenns Ferry, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-17

Salary: USD 80,000–110,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Farm Manager

Job Overview:

Lead the Future of Farming! We are seeking a results-oriented Farm Manager who will be accountable for the success of the farm unit they oversee. The Farm Manager will be responsible for producing a successful crop while maximizing yield and quality. This role involves planning and supervising planting and harvest activities, irrigation, monitoring crop health, and ensuring efficient resource utilization.

About Us:

Jentzsch Kearl Farms is a diverse, row-crop farm located throughout seven counties in Southern Idaho. We are a true family-owned and family-operated organization. Our humble beginning started in 1981 and has grown to over 40,000 acres of potatoes, sugar beets, hay, corn, watermelon, squash, and pumpkins. We strive to produce the finest of crops – on time and done right.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in development of annual field, crop, and unit input budgets.
Manage crop production for best possible yield and quality. This may include the following crops: alfalfa, beans, sugar beets, potatoes, corn, squash, watermelon, and pumpkins.
Manage, maintain, and improve the lands farmed for the greatest possible productivity and sustainable husbandry.
Manage and work with your irrigation crew to ensure that the irrigation systems are providing timely and even applications of water to the crops.
Help formulate pre-season plans for all activities and applications for each individual field.
Continually evaluate yield, quality, and production costs for efficiencies and improvements that will maximize crop revenues.
Supervise and be accountable for the planting of each crop in each field. If crops do not start right, they cannot end right.
Continuously, in conjunction with agronomists, scout crops for water requirements, fertility, pests, and weeds and take appropriate action to meet yield and quality goals.
Record all crop inputs and applications.
Work closely with landowners to inform them of any process that may affect them.
Coordinate with the Director of Field Operations for all actions involving farm equipment. This includes use of controlling calendars for all field operations.
Attend and participate in all assigned management and other meetings.
Speak up when something does not seem to be right or is not in alignment with stated company objectives and goals.
Must not be shy of computers and technology. These will be used extensively.
Other projects and duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Must have 3-5 years row crop experience (preferably in potato industry)
Must have 3-5 years of irrigation (especially pivot systems)
Must have at least 3 years of farming experience.
Preferably has leadership experience in the crop industry.
Must be able to work long hours during planting and harvest
Preferably speaks Spanish
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to work onsite in the Glenns Ferry, ID area (Relocate before starting work)

Benefits

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off

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About the Company

JK Farms

Organic poultry farming and fresh produce

JK Farms operates in Chennai, focusing on poultry farming, agriculture, and animal husbandry to provide fresh produce for Tamil Nadu. It raises poultry on its own farm and sells directly to local customers, prioritizing farm-origin freshness. The company distinguishes itself with an authentic farm experience and locally sourced organic poultry in Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to bring the freshest produce to people in Tamil Nadu through its on-farm farming and local distribution.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chennai, India
Founded: Not listed

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