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JOB POSTING #0015 CHIEF AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, FARMEDHERE
BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS

Chief Agricultural Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW
The function of the Chief Agricultural Officer is to lead FarmedHeres growing operations and
position the Company for future growth. The CAO will be responsible to lead and manage all
aspects of FarmedHeres growing operations, including environment, crop scheduling, plant
health and nutrition, IPM, and yields, as well as to manage, train, and direct a team of 30+ farm
team members. The CAO will serve as a vital member of FarmedHeres management team and
will lead the expansion of our growing operations at future farms.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Effectively manage all employees within FarmedHeres farm and production systems
Implement growing policies and procedures that produce optimal yield results
Perform quality control, yield, and nutritional analysis of plants and create regular reports
Implement automated monitoring, sensor and control systems
Maintain optimal integrated pest management plan
Direct and maintain environmental and climate controls within farm
Assure that all members of farm and production team are maintaining highest food safety
standards and lead SQF process
Direct all record-keeping procedures; ensure that team members are maintaining logs
Prepare regular written reports summarizing and assessing all relevant data metrics in farm
Create and update all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the farm

CORE COMPETENCIES

Excellent strategic planning skills and proven ability to implement strategy without
oversight
Excellent documentation, organization and follow-up skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Must have excellent written communication, project management and implementation
skills, think strategically, be flexible and be able to work with diverse groups in a team
environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS)

B.S. in plant biology or other agriculture-related field required, relevant advanced degree
preferred
At least 7 years experience managing indoor farms or greenhouses
Experience with aquaponics or aquaculture preferred but not required
Experience maintaining high food safety standards in a controlled environment required;
experience with SQF certification preferred
Knowledge of USDA Organic Certification requirements is preferred
Spanish proficiency is a plus

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JOB POSTING #0015 CHIEF AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, FARMEDHERE
BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS

NOTES
1. As an absolute condition of employment, the CAO will be required upon hire to sign certain
confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
2. Statements contained herein should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work
requirements or functions. The CAO may perform other duties, as assigned, and as we
expand travel may be required.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
This is a salaried, full-time position. Salary is commensurate to candidates experience. This
position is located in Bedford Park, Illinois.
To apply, please email cover letter, and CV to henry(at)agritecture.com with the subject line
CAO