Agronomist

Be Harmless, Live Harmless, Drink Harmless

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About us

Harmless Harvest is a revolutionary food and beverage company proving that sustainable practices can thrive in the industry. We prioritize the well-being of all stakeholders, from the environment and farmers to our customers. This commitment has led Harmless Harvest Coconut Water to become a national leader in the category, achieved in record time. We pioneered the world's first sustainably harvested, organic coconut water. Combining cutting-edge science with traditional farming methods, we create products that deliver the purest, most ethical coconut water available.

For more information

http://www.harmlessharvest.com/

In this position you will…

… manage relationships with farmers/suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality coconuts. This involves monitoring adherence to organic, regenerative, and Fair for Life farming practices through an internal control system. The role also includes conducting field investigations, developing methods to uphold these standards (and other organizational standards), and providing expertise in farm, plant, and pest management solutions.

You will be responsible for…

Sourcing:

• Work seamlessly with Sourcing team to Initiate the sourcing process by coordinating with farmers/suppliers to ensure that the most appropriate supplier selection is achieved with ICS guidelines
• Identify potential farmers and enroll them into the HHT farming system.

Compliance:

• Implementation and control of the Organic, Regenerative Agriculture, Fair Trade, and Social Responsibility process throughout the chain of custody, following “Fair For Life” and Organic and other standards requirements.
• To reliable with the internal control system to ensure excellent efficiency of our monitoring. Review and adapt the control program to improve risks coverage.
• Understand the laws and regulations under which food crops must be produced.
• Implementation and follow up of corrective actions.

Supporting:

• Scout farms on a daily/weekly basis and provide expertise to ensure the quality of crops and improve yield.
• Implement operational solutions to production challenges in line with standards an organic environment.
• Build a strong, trustworthy relationship with farmers/suppliers to ensure long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Ensure bruise-free handling during harvest, storage, and transport.
• Monitor use of fertilizers, and weeds, pest, and disease control respecting organic farming methods.
• Provide yields estimate per harvest by the validation process.

Extension:

• Experiment and develop the best methods to increase the yield and quality of crops.
• Develop best practices for irrigation/fertilization and methods to control weeds and pests to keep crops disease-free.
• Supervise environmental projects. For example, experiment with intercropping to improve biodiversity and organic methods to control weeds, pests, and diseases.
• Train farmers on Fair For Life, Regenerative Agriculture, and organic farming and other organic stand methods.

Reporting:

• Analyze information and data collected and prepare reports in a serviceable format to management.
• Prepare written reports and presentations to keep track of fieldwork and build database.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture (agronomy, horticulture, extension, soil science, or related field.
• 1-3 years of agronomist experience in a certified organic environment is a plus.
• Passionate and high-energy individual who wants to develop in a fast-growing and innovative company.
• Strong aspiration to work with farmers and workers to improve social and environmental impact.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Proficient in Thai, able to communicate in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid driving license and car.