Lennard Ag Company is a third-generation, family-owned farming operation that has been producing and delivering quality vegetable and grain crops since 1947. We grow more than 14,000 acres of potatoes, tomatoes, seed corn and commercial corn across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina and North Carolina.
We combine strong agricultural traditions with progressive farming practices, advanced technology and modern management systems. Our continued growth is grounded in responsible land stewardship and a genuine commitment to our employees, customers and communities.
We are hiring a full-time, year-round Farm Manager for our Temperance, Michigan location. This is a hands-on working manager position responsible for the daily operation of approximately 2,500 acres of potatoes and grain.
You will coordinate planting and harvest activities performed by outside custom operators while managing crop scouting, irrigation, fertigation, potato storage and outbound shipments. During the off-season, the focus shifts to equipment maintenance, repairs, planning and preparation for the upcoming season. This location has a small internal team of two to three employees, depending on the season, and works closely with Lennard Ag’s agronomy team and Owner located in Howe, Indiana.
We are willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, practical problem-solving skills, and mechanical and electrical aptitude. You will have a mentor at this location as you learn our operations.
What We Offer
Compensation is highly dependent on experience and background. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vision, PTO and disability & life insurance.
This position requires extended hours and weekends during planting and harvest. Winter hours typically average 40-45 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
We combine strong agricultural traditions with progressive farming practices, advanced technology and modern management systems. Our continued growth is grounded in responsible land stewardship and a genuine commitment to our employees, customers and communities.
We are hiring a full-time, year-round Farm Manager for our Temperance, Michigan location. This is a hands-on working manager position responsible for the daily operation of approximately 2,500 acres of potatoes and grain.
You will coordinate planting and harvest activities performed by outside custom operators while managing crop scouting, irrigation, fertigation, potato storage and outbound shipments. During the off-season, the focus shifts to equipment maintenance, repairs, planning and preparation for the upcoming season. This location has a small internal team of two to three employees, depending on the season, and works closely with Lennard Ag’s agronomy team and Owner located in Howe, Indiana.
We are willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, practical problem-solving skills, and mechanical and electrical aptitude. You will have a mentor at this location as you learn our operations.
What We Offer
Compensation is highly dependent on experience and background. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vision, PTO and disability & life insurance.
This position requires extended hours and weekends during planting and harvest. Winter hours typically average 40-45 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating daily operations for approximately 2,500 acres of potatoes and grain
- Coordinate outside custom planting and harvest crews
- Monitor crops throughout the growing season and communicate field conditions
- Work with the agronomy team to carry out the seasonal crop plan
- Operate, monitor and maintain irrigation and fertigation systems
- Oversee potato storage conditions, inventory and outbound shipments
- Troubleshoot and complete basic mechanical and electrical repairs
- Keep equipment properly maintained and ready for the season
- Coordinate shared equipment and personnel with other Lennard Ag locations
- Maintain the weekly farm operations dashboard
- Communicate regularly with the team at the Howe, Indiana headquarters
- Maintain a safe, organized and productive operation
Fields of study (Optional)
- Agronomy