Michigan Sugar Company, the third largest sugarbeet processing company in the United States, is now hiring an Agriculturist to work remotely within the West District. This role serves as the primary agronomy contact for assigned grower-shareholders, providing expert guidance on sugar beet production, crop health, soil fertility, variety placement, and cooperative programs — all while supporting one of Michigan’s most impactful agricultural enterprises.
About Michigan Sugar Company — A Legacy Since 1906
Founded: 1906 — grower-owned cooperative since 2002
Headquarters: Bay City, Michigan with processing plants in Bay City, Caro, Croswell & Sebewaing
Scale: Nearly 900 grower-owners, up to 160,000 acres of sugarbeets annually
Production: Approximately 1.3 billion pounds of sugar produced each year
Brands: Pioneer and Big Chief — sold to industrial, commercial and retail customers
Economic Impact & Regional Leadership
Employees: 930 year-round + 1,100 seasonal workers across Michigan
Payroll: Annual payroll exceeding $65 million
Local Impact: Annual local economic impact of approximately $500 million
Top Employer: #1 in Huron County, #2 in Bay & Sanilac, #3 in Tuscola County
Position Overview
The Agriculturist at Michigan Sugar Company is a trusted field-based advisor who works directly with grower-shareholders across the West District of Michigan. Operating fully remotely, this professional provides practical agronomic guidance to optimize sugar beet crop performance while ensuring growers stay aligned with cooperative requirements and programs. From scouting fields for pests and diseases during the growing season to managing early delivery lotteries during harvest, this position touches every critical stage of the sugar beet production cycle. If you are passionate about agronomy careers in Michigan and want to make a meaningful difference in American agriculture, this is your opportunity.
Why This Role Matters: As an Agriculturist at Michigan Sugar Company, you serve nearly 900 grower-owners across 20 Michigan counties, support a cooperative producing 1.3 billion pounds of sugar annually, work remotely with independence and flexibility across the West District, help growers maximize yield and profitability through expert crop consulting, and build long-term trusted relationships in Michigan’s agricultural community.
Key Responsibilities
Agronomic Advisory & Grower Support
- Serve as the primary agronomy contact for assigned sugar beet growers across the West District
- Provide expert guidance on soil fertility, crop health, variety selection, and best planting practices
- Scout fields throughout the growing season and identify emergence issues, disease, insects, and weeds
- Deliver trusted, practical advice that directly improves grower profitability and crop quality
Cooperative Program Guidance
- Guide shareholders through contracting, share transfers, and early delivery programs
- Track sugar beet acreage and yields from contracting stage through final harvest
- Manage assigned early delivery lotteries in coordination with operations teams
- Ensure growers meet all Michigan Sugar Company cooperative requirements efficiently
Harvest & Storage Monitoring
- Assist in monitoring incoming beet loads during harvest to ensure proper storage conditions
- Support long-term beet quality management from field to factory
- Partner with Agricultural Operations and shareholders to support smooth harvest execution
- Work with Ag Logistics to support Maus operations and field-to-plant transitions
Collaboration & Communications
- Collaborate with Agronomists and Agronomy Managers to implement grower-beneficial practices
- Support Ag Communications and departmental outreach programs
- Promote Michigan Sugar Company positively and professionally in all grower and public interactions
- Support youth and young farmer outreach initiatives across Michigan agricultural communities
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field
- Equivalent hands-on experience in agronomic consulting or crop production will also be considered
Experience Requirements
- Prior experience in field consulting or agronomic support is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of sugar beet production, Midwest row crops, or similar specialty crops is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong agronomic knowledge with the ability to diagnose crop issues accurately in the field
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently across a remote territory
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with growers and cooperative members
- High attention to detail, integrity, and ethical standards in all interactions
- Ability to handle confidential grower information with professionalism and discretion
- Adaptability to new technologies, platforms, and tools used in precision agriculture
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical Insurance: 100% company-paid health coverage for employees
- Dental & Life Insurance: Comprehensive coverage included
- 401(k) Match: Competitive retirement savings match
- Paid Time Off: Holidays, vacation, and sick leave provided
- Remote Work: Full remote flexibility within the West District territory
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional advancement within cooperative leadership
Who Should Apply?
Recent Ag Graduates: With strong agronomic foundation and motivation to grow within a major cooperative
Agronomy Graduates: With field scouting or crop consulting experience seeking a remote Michigan role
Crop Consultants: Looking to transition into a grower-cooperative agronomist position
Agricultural Field Representatives: With experience in Midwest row crops or specialty agriculture
Precision Agriculture Specialists: Comfortable working independently across a defined territory
About Michigan Sugar Company
Michigan Sugar Company was founded in 1906 when six smaller sugar companies merged their operations. In 2002, it became a grower-owned cooperative, and in 2004 merged with Monitor Sugar Company to form today’s enterprise. Headquartered in Bay City, Michigan, the company operates sugarbeet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell, and Sebewaing. Its grower-owners plant and harvest up to 160,000 acres of sugarbeets annually across 20 Michigan counties and Ontario, Canada, producing approximately 1.3 billion pounds of sugar each year sold under the Pioneer and Big Chief brands.
Mission: Creating Growth and Opportunity. Purpose: Making Life Sweeter — for growers, employees, and communities across Michigan.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Graduates: With field scouting or crop consulting experience seeking a remote Michigan role
- Crop Consultants: Looking to transition into a grower-cooperative agronomist position
- Agricultural Field Representatives: With experience in Midwest row crops or specialty agriculture
- Precision Agriculture Specialists: Comfortable working independently across a defined territory
- Recent Ag Graduates: With strong agronomic foundation and motivation to grow within a major cooperative
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