Horticultural - Agriculture Science

Growing cranberries is a way of life. If you love plant science and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a very unique industry, Cranberry Creek Cranberries has a position for you!

Care of the plants/plant health is a very important part of our business. Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are a low-growing perennial evergreen woody vine. We are currently actively engaged in working with the UW-Madison/USDA breeding programs. We are also heavily involved in the UW research program and its researchers. Growing cranberries is agricultural and like other agricultural commodities, is hands-on. It entails analytical, proactive observation.

If this excites you, Cranberry Creek Cranberries is currently looking for a Plant Health Manager/Horticulturist/Ag Scientist to support our growing operation. The successful candidate will work out of Cranberry Creek’s Main office location north of Necedah, WI, and manage our Marsh Managers team and Horticultural/Plant Health activities.

$45,000 - $70,000 yearly DOE

• Manage/Collaborate with the Marsh Managers daily in making the best Plant health decisions
• Implement Production programs such as Nutrition, Moisture, Pest, and Cultural practices
• Observe and analyze plants and conditions that will lead to maximum productivity
• Organize and manage data for plant-related records
• Implement Level 10 meetings and track/follow up with priority actions weekly
• Oversee IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Program
• Review and approve pesticide use and report to handlers for the sale of fruit
• Collaborate with Industry Researchers and Experts to progress research in the realm of physiology, genetics, pathology, and all other plant-related disciplines
• Attend Grower Industry meetings, workshops, and gatherings
• Participate in managing the company's practices in relation to producing and delivering the crop
• Analyze future opportunities in other crop opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, pest management, crop management, soil science, or science-related discipline preferred, but equivalent direct experience is also accepted
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites
• Good problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Must be self-directed and independently motivated

Our vision as a company is to be a quality-focused, family-oriented cranberry producer. With a mission to be well respected in the industry, be on the leading edge, strive for maximum efficiencies, and continue to help the industry in the state to develop as the national leader. We value our business and our team.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits!