Farm Manager
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationDecatur, IL - 130 N. Water St.
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 2, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live22h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong knowledge of general agricultural principles
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of accounting principles
Ability to analyze assignments based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are required
Ability to maintain visual attention and mental concentration for extended periods of time
Ability to perform duties and make decisions under frequent time pressures
Bachelor's degree, preferably in an agricultural-related field or relevant work experience
Professional licensing and accreditation are required (if unlicensed and/or unaccredited upon hire, new farm managers will pursue both in a timely manner)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Skills
Microsoft Office
Position Summary
The Farm Manager determines and carries out the goals and objectives of farmland owner clients. This position acts as farmland property manager in terms of overseeing all activities relating to farmland ownership for our clients. This includes both in office and on-farm activities related to both the physical production of farm commodities as well as the financial management of those activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee portfolio of farm accounts.
Secure farm management agreements through prospecting, analysis, and sales.
Determine goals of farmland owners and implement plans to achieve.
Develop/maintain farm lease agreements with qualified farm operators.
Make site visits to properties for purpose of evaluating operation, dictating reports to communicate with clients.
Review periodic financial reports for submission to clients as requested.
Communicate with clients internal and external required for day to day management along with recommendations to owners, reporting, and updates.
Distribute funds from accounts as requested and desired by clients.
Meet, on average, three times per year with farm tenant to discuss items related to various farming operations, such as financial settlements between owner account and tenants, farm lease renewal/termination, and crop planning, including discussion of things such as land maintenance, building care and oversight, drainage and drainage district issues, fertility, tillage and cultural practices, chemical selection, crop rotation, hybrid and variety selection, soil testing, material application methods, government farm program and all related management issues required for farm property oversight.
Attend continuing education seminars as required.
Education & Experience
Knowledge of:
Strong knowledge of general agricultural principles.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Accounting principles.
Ability to:
Analyze assignments based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are required.
Maintain visual attention and mental concentration for extended periods of time.
Perform duties and make decisions under frequent time pressures.
Education and Training:
Requires bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agricultural-related field or relevant work experience.
Professional licensing and accreditation are required (if unlicensed and/or unaccredited upon hire, new farm managers will pursue both in a timely manner).
Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office.