The Pictsweet Company, a trusted American producer of premium frozen vegetables grown and harvested right here in the USA, is seeking an experienced Agriculture Specialist for its farms in the Dyersburg, Tennessee area. Based in Bells, TN, this regular full-time role sits within the Pictsweet farm team and plays a critical day-to-day role in supporting the growth, protection, and successful harvest of the company’s homegrown American vegetable crops. From pesticide recommendations and soil sampling to food safety compliance and field research, the Agriculture Specialist is the farm team’s frontline expert — ensuring that every acre of Pictsweet’s Tennessee crops receives the technical expertise needed to produce the highest quality American-grown vegetables.
About The Pictsweet Company — American Vegetable Pride
Mission: Growing and harvesting premium frozen vegetables that are proudly grown in the USA for American consumers
Heritage: A trusted American food brand with deep roots in Tennessee vegetable farming and frozen produce production
Farm Operations: Operates its own farms in the Dyersburg, Tennessee area — true farm-to-frozen vertical integration
Quality Commitment: Dedicated to growing nutritious, high-quality American vegetables meeting the strictest food safety and quality standards
Equal Opportunity: The Pictsweet Company is a proud equal opportunity employer — M/F/V/H
Team Culture: Collaborative farm team environment where agricultural expertise, safety, and quality are the daily priorities
Bells, TN — Dyersburg Area Farm Operations
Base Location: Bells, Tennessee — agricultural community in the heart of Dyersburg, TN’s productive farming region
Residency Requirement: Candidate must live within the Dyersburg geographical area as required by company policy
Farm Environment: Active outdoor farm and field environment — physically demanding with flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Crop Focus: Tennessee-grown vegetables — supporting crop production from planting through harvest for the Pictsweet brand
Grown in the USA — Tennessee Vegetable Farming
American Pride: Every Pictsweet vegetable is grown and harvested in the USA — supporting American farmers and American food security
Tennessee Agriculture: Dyersburg, TN is a thriving agricultural region supporting large-scale commercial vegetable and crop production
Farm to Frozen: The Agriculture Specialist directly supports the farm-to-frozen pipeline that puts American-grown vegetables in freezers nationwide
Sustainability: Pictsweet’s commitment to USA-grown produce supports sustainable local agriculture and domestic food supply chains
Position Overview
The Agriculture Specialist at The Pictsweet Company is a hands-on, technically demanding, and genuinely rewarding field-based career role at the heart of American vegetable farming in Tennessee. As the Ag Specialist, you will be the go-to technical expert for the farm team — responsible for inspecting all crops across Pictsweet’s Dyersburg-area farms, making expert pesticide recommendations, managing all RUP, WPS, and SDS regulatory records, supervising soil sampling programs, directing fertilizer strategies, and overseeing field research activities involving new agricultural products and practices.
This is not a desk-based role. The Agriculture Specialist at Pictsweet works in the field — assessing crop health with your own eyes, making real-time recommendations that directly affect yield quality and harvest success, and ensuring that every regulatory and food safety standard governing American vegetable production is met without exception. You will assist Farm Management in daily operations, monitor compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA regulations, and follow all company GMP, HACCP, and Food Quality Policies to protect both the consumers who trust the Pictsweet brand and the farm team members working alongside you every day.
For an agriculture professional with a genuine passion for crop science, pesticide agronomy, soil health, and American vegetable farming, the Pictsweet Agriculture Specialist role in Bells, TN offers a full-time career opportunity that puts your agronomic expertise directly to work in service of a company and a mission you can be genuinely proud of: growing great food, the American way, right here in Tennessee.
Why This Role Matters: As an Agriculture Specialist at The Pictsweet Company, you directly protect the quality and yield of proudly grown-in-USA vegetables for American consumers, apply your agronomic expertise in pesticide management, soil science, and crop protection in an active Tennessee farm environment, build your career with a values-driven American food company committed to quality and safety, develop toward your Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license with company support, and work as a trusted technical expert within a collaborative farm team that is passionate about American agriculture and the Pictsweet brand mission.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Inspection & Pesticide Management
- Conduct thorough and systematic inspection of all crops across Pictsweet’s Dyersburg-area farms — assessing plant health, disease pressure, pest activity, and overall crop development at every growth stage
- Make expert, evidence-based pesticide recommendations for crop protection based on inspection findings, pest identification, economic threshold assessments, and integrated pest management (IPM) principles
- Research all currently available and newly registered pesticides — staying current with EPA registrations, Tennessee state label requirements, and Pictsweet’s approved pesticide program
- Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant records for all Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP), Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requirements, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with federal and state regulations
Soil Sampling & Fertilizer Program Management
- Supervise comprehensive soil sampling programs across all farm fields — coordinating sample collection, submission to accredited laboratories, and professional interpretation of soil analysis results
- Develop and recommend evidence-based fertilizer programs based on soil test results, crop nutrient requirements, yield goals, and environmental stewardship principles
- Monitor crop nutrient status through tissue sampling, visual assessment, and yield data analysis — adjusting fertilizer recommendations in-season to optimize crop performance and input efficiency
- Maintain detailed, accurate fertilizer application and soil sampling records that support Pictsweet’s production documentation requirements and regulatory compliance obligations
Field Research & New Product Evaluation
- Supervise and coordinate field research activities evaluating new agricultural products, crop protection materials, fertility programs, and production practices for potential adoption on Pictsweet farms
- Design and manage replicated field trials following sound agronomic research protocols — collecting, recording, and analyzing data to support evidence-based farming decisions
- Engage with university extension specialists, seed company agronomists, crop protection representatives, and certified crop advisors to access the latest agronomic research and technology relevant to Tennessee vegetable production
- Present field research findings and product evaluation results to Farm Management — providing clear, practical recommendations for adoption of new practices that improve crop quality, yield, or production efficiency
Production Records & Documentation
- Maintain thorough and accurate production records covering all crop management activities — including pesticide applications, fertilizer programs, soil sampling data, field research results, and crop inspection findings
- Ensure all farm production records meet Pictsweet’s internal documentation standards and support audit readiness for FDA, USDA, and food safety regulatory inspections
- Oversee the proper handling, storage, and accessibility of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) across farm operations in compliance with OSHA HazCom requirements
- Support Farm Management by providing timely, organized production data and reporting that informs operational planning, input purchasing, and crop management decisions across all Pictsweet farm locations
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and ensure full compliance with all food safety and personnel safety regulations applicable to Pictsweet’s Tennessee vegetable farming operations — including FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA requirements
- Follow and enforce all Company policies and procedures including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Employee Handbook requirements, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook guidelines, and HACCP food safety protocols
- Comply with all other federal, state, and local regulations and laws affecting Pictsweet’s agricultural operations — including business law, trade secrets, personnel practices, and environmental regulations
- Actively participate in food safety training, safety awareness initiatives, and compliance audits — contributing to a culture of safety that protects both farm personnel and the consumers of Pictsweet’s American-grown vegetables
Farm Operations Support & Team Collaboration
- Assist Farm Management with all aspects of day-to-day farm operations — providing technical expertise, practical support, and professional agronomic guidance across all crops and farm activities
- Follow all applicable safety standards during all farm activities — demonstrating personal commitment to workplace safety and leading by example for the broader farm team
- Work flexible hours as required by crop development, weather conditions, and seasonal demands — including weekends and holidays when needed to meet the needs of the farming operation
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Farm Management — maintaining a collaborative, team-first attitude that supports Pictsweet’s mission of growing great American vegetables
Requirements & Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Horticulture, or a closely related agricultural field from an accredited university — minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills — ability to communicate agronomic recommendations, research findings, and compliance requirements clearly to farm team members and management
Experience Requirements
- Previous hands-on experience in crop production is preferred — field experience with vegetable crops, row crops, or comparable commercial agriculture in the southeastern USA is a significant advantage
- Familiarity with pesticide management, soil sampling programs, fertilizer agronomy, and integrated pest management in a commercial crop production setting preferred
- Experience working with food safety compliance programs including HACCP, GMP, and FDA/USDA regulatory requirements in an agricultural or food production environment is beneficial
Certifications & Licensing
- Must hold or obtain a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license within 2 years of employment — Pictsweet supports candidates working toward CCA certification
- Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) applicator certification or eligibility to obtain — required for legal pesticide recommendation and supervision of pesticide applications
Special Requirements
- Must be physically capable of working long hours in a demanding outdoor farm environment — including exposure to heat, humidity, and varied Tennessee weather conditions across all growing seasons
- Must be willing and available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as required by crop schedules, weather events, and seasonal farm operational needs
- Residency requirement: Must live within the Dyersburg, Tennessee geographical area as stipulated by The Pictsweet Company — relocation to the Dyersburg area is expected prior to start date
Regulatory Compliance Standards — FDA, USDA, OSHA, TOSHA, HACCP
The Agriculture Specialist at Pictsweet must ensure full compliance with all applicable food safety and personnel safety regulations including FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA standards. The role also requires strict adherence to Pictsweet’s internal HACCP protocols, GMP Handbook, Food Quality Policies, SOPs, and Employee Handbook. Compliance with business law, trade secrets, environmental regulations, and personnel practices is expected at all times. This commitment to regulatory excellence is what protects both Pictsweet’s consumers and its farm team members every single day.
About The Pictsweet Company Excellence
The Pictsweet Company is one of America’s most trusted names in premium frozen vegetables — a brand built on the simple but powerful commitment to growing great vegetables right here in the United States of America. With active farm operations in the Dyersburg, Tennessee area and a farm-to-frozen production model that takes American-grown vegetables from the field directly to freezers across the country, Pictsweet represents everything that is right about American agriculture: quality, dedication, and pride in what grows from American soil.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion (M/F/V/H), The Pictsweet Company values the expertise, dedication, and professionalism of every team member who contributes to its farm operations. For agriculture professionals who want to apply their agronomic skills in a meaningful, hands-on American farming career — with the technical freedom to make real recommendations that impact real crops — Pictsweet offers a farm team environment that genuinely values what you know and what you bring to the field every day.
Join the Farm Team: The Pictsweet Agriculture Specialist role in Bells, TN is your opportunity to become a critical technical expert within a proudly American vegetable farming operation, work alongside a dedicated farm team in the heart of Tennessee’s productive agricultural region, grow your agronomic career toward CCA certification, and contribute directly to the quality of the fresh-frozen American vegetables that consumers across the country trust the Pictsweet name to deliver.
Who Should Apply?
- Agriculture Graduates: With Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Crop Science with a minimum 3.0 GPA — recent graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply
- Crop Production Professionals: With previous hands-on experience in commercial crop production, pest management, and soil fertility programs in Tennessee or the southeastern USA
- Aspiring CCA Professionals: Working toward or ready to obtain their Certified Crop Advisor license within 2 years — Pictsweet supports CCA certification development
- Pesticide Agronomy Specialists: With RUP experience, IPM knowledge, and pesticide record-keeping expertise in a commercial vegetable or row crop farming environment
- Food Safety Compliance Professionals: With practical experience in FDA, USDA, HACCP, and GMP compliance in an agricultural or food production setting
- Dyersburg Area Residents: Currently living in or willing to relocate to the Dyersburg, Tennessee geographic area — residency within the Dyersburg region is a firm company requirement
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