Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s most recognized names in fresh produce and a global leader operating in 80+ countries across 35+ nations, is actively hiring an Agronomy Specialist for its Plover, Wisconsin facility. This hands-on field role supports agronomic research, crop variety evaluation, greenhouse activities, and field trial coordination across beans, peas, sweet corn, carrots, beets, and potatoes throughout Wisconsin and the broader Midwest production region.
About Fresh Del Monte Produce — Global Agriculture Leader
Market Position: Global leader in fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce for over 135 years
Brand Portfolio: Del Monte®, Contadina®, S&W® — iconic brands trusted worldwide
Global Reach: Products available in 80+ countries, operations in 35+ countries worldwide
Divisions: Fresh Division and Foods Division (Del Monte Foods)
Crops Covered: Beans, peas, sweet corn, carrots, beets, potatoes, and more
Why This Agronomy Specialist Role Stands Out
Field-First Role: Hands-on field work, trial coordination, and crop evaluation — not a desk job
Diverse Crop Exposure: Work across multiple vegetable crops in real Midwest production environments
Research Impact: Directly contribute to variety advancement and crop performance programs
Career Growth: Join a global company with 135+ years of agricultural excellence and career development opportunities
Position Overview
The Agronomy Specialist at Fresh Del Monte’s Plover, WI facility supports a broad range of agronomic research and field operations across Wisconsin and the Midwest. This is a hands-on, field-focused role emphasizing trial coordination, data collection, crop monitoring, and greenhouse support. The specialist works alongside agronomy leadership, university partners, growers, and production teams to advance crop performance and support Del Monte’s breeding and development programs. If you are passionate about agriculture, crop science, and working outdoors in dynamic growing environments, this is the opportunity for you.
Why This Role Matters: As an Agronomy Specialist at Fresh Del Monte, you will support field trials for multiple vegetable crops, help evaluate new varieties with potential for global production, assist with greenhouse breeding programs, collect and summarize critical agronomic data, and contribute to a research team whose work impacts food production across 80+ countries worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Agronomic Research & Field Trials
- Support planning, setup, monitoring, and evaluation of agronomic research trials across Wisconsin and other Midwest production areas
- Conduct field trials involving beans, peas, sweet corn, carrots, beets, potatoes, and other vegetable crops
- Assist with machine harvest and hand-harvest yield plots, herbicide trials, seed treatment and pesticide trials, and nitrogen studies
- Collect, organize, and summarize field data related to crop performance, yield, quality, maturity, and disease pressure
- Travel to production areas during the growing season to support field visits, crop evaluations, and research activities
Variety Development & Crop Evaluation
- Support short row, strip trial, and breeder trial activities for new and existing crop varieties
- Assist with trial seed procurement, planting coordination, crop evaluations, harvest planning, and data review
- Participate in developing summaries and recommendations for new crop varieties based on trial results and field performance
- Maintain trial records, field notes, planting maps, and harvest summaries accurately and consistently
Greenhouse & Breeding Program Support
- Support greenhouse activities related to bean breeding, seed increases, and crop development programs
- Assist with bean crossing activities, seed harvesting, seed tracking, and early-generation breeding support
- Help maintain accurate seed inventories, breeding records, and research documentation
- Support Wisconsin bean breeding nursery activities including observation plots, disease screening, and crop evaluations
Field Operations & Equipment Support
- Operate farm equipment, plot equipment, irrigation systems, sprayers, tractors, and greenhouse systems as needed
- Assist with planting, harvesting, irrigation, greenhouse maintenance, and plot preparation activities
- Follow safe operating procedures for equipment, chemicals, pesticides, and all field activities
- Support upkeep of research plots, greenhouse areas, equipment, and agronomy workspaces
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with agronomy leadership, university personnel, growers, field representatives, and production teams
- Communicate trial results, field observations, and crop concerns clearly to agronomy leadership and stakeholders
- Participate in team meetings, planning discussions, crop reviews, and agronomy updates throughout the season
- Assist with special projects, reports, and additional agronomy-related activities as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Education Requirements
- Associate degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field — required
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or Plant Science — preferred and advantageous
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1–3 years of agronomy, field research, farming, greenhouse, or crop production experience
- Basic knowledge of agronomic practices, crop production, pest management, irrigation, and plant health
- Ability to collect, organize, and summarize field and trial data accurately
- Willingness to travel to production areas and work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the growing season
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous agricultural, scouting, farming, field research, or crop monitoring experience in vegetable or row crops
- Experience operating farm equipment, tractors, sprayers, irrigation systems, or plot equipment
- Experience supporting breeding programs, greenhouse operations, or seed increase activities
- Familiarity with GPS mapping, agronomy software, or agricultural data collection technology
- Commercial pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one
About Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global powerhouse in fresh and value-added produce, proudly nourishing families for over 135 years. Operating across more than 35 countries and delivering products to 80+ nations worldwide, the company’s iconic brands — Del Monte®, Contadina®, and S&W® — are trusted by consumers everywhere. Del Monte Foods, the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, runs state-of-the-art production and research facilities including the Plover, WI location, where agronomy and crop science teams work to advance vegetable production for a global market.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Fresh Del Monte is committed to diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. The company participates in E-Verify where applicable and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, or veteran status.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Graduates: With Associate or Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of field or greenhouse experience
- Field Research Assistants: With vegetable or row crop trial experience looking to grow with a global company
- Crop Scouts or Farm Workers: With hands-on agricultural experience and interest in research and variety evaluation
- Greenhouse Technicians: With breeding program or seed production background in vegetable or plant science
- Agricultural Science Professionals: Seeking a full-time, field-focused agronomy career in the Midwest USA
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