Pest Control Advisor

Summary of Position

A PCA is responsible building and maintaining nutrient and crop protection programs for our crops. A PCA is also responsible for coordinating with the farming teams to implement and execute crop protection and nutrient programs. PCA works with three different types of crops: pistachios, almonds, and pomegranates.

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor and analyze orchards for insects, weeds, nutrition deficiencies, and disease identification.

• Responsible for crop protection which consists of assisting various farming departments with written recommendations and schedules using software applications.

• Responsible for plant nutrition which consists of coordinating when and what type of nutrients and crop protection materials to apply on the orchards.

• Track and record the quantities of nutrients and crop protection materials applied to the orchards.

• Responsible for ordering materials and communicating with the Procurement department to ensure the appropriate quantities are ordered and delivered on time for future applications.

• Forecasting and budgeting for future crop year.

• Consistently monitor field conditions including but not limited to weed pressure, insect pressure, crop phenology, etc.

• Responsible for attending weekly ranch meetings to report PCA updates as needed, as well as remain informed with updates from other departments.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.