Seneca Foods is seeking a full-time Field Representative to join the Janesville, WI team. This role consults with and advises growers across all phases of farming and harvest operations for products under contract — from crop planning and pest management to harvest supervision and grower relationship management.
About Seneca Foods — North America’s Packaged Vegetable Leader
Market Position: One of North America’s leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables
Sourcing Network: Products primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms
Market Share: Largest share of retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets
Global Reach: Distributes to over 90 countries worldwide
Trusted Brands: Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels
Why Join Seneca Foods in Janesville
Facility Network: Facilities located throughout the United States supporting a strong national footprint
Farm Partnerships: Direct involvement with over 1,400 American farms and local growers
Career Stability: Full-time role with a well-established, long-standing food processing leader
Community Impact: Build lasting relationships with landowners, equipment dealers, and the local farming community
Position Overview
This Field Representative position at Seneca Foods Janesville, WI involves consulting with and advising growers throughout all phases of farming and harvest operations for crops under contract. You will develop crop acreage plans, oversee seeding and pest management, supervise pea and sweet corn harvests, maintain accurate field records, and build strong relationships across the local agricultural community.
Why This Role Matters: As Field Representative at Seneca Foods, you serve as the vital link between growers and one of North America’s largest packaged vegetable companies, directly influence crop quality and harvest timing for pea and sweet corn acreage, build long-term relationships with local farms and the agricultural community, and support a supply chain that reaches over 90 countries.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Contracting & Field Planning
- Develop and execute a plan to contract crop acres
- Issue seed, plant, survey for weeds and other pests, and stake fields
- Sample crops and procure labor and equipment as needed
Harvest Supervision & Record Keeping
- Supervise harvest of peas and sweet corn acreage
- Maintain accurate harvest and field records
- Coordinate timing and logistics across multiple grower sites
Grower & Community Relations
- Develop relationships with owners of leased land, equipment dealers, material suppliers, growers, and the community
- Ensure the best interests of all stakeholders are realized
- Act as a trusted point of contact for growers throughout the season
Compliance & Cross-Training
- Ensure GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and regulations are followed and enforced
- Participate in cross training with other departments as opportunities arise
- Take on other duties as assigned to support seasonal operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Four-year degree in Agriculture or a related field, or equivalent experience
Knowledge Requirements
- Must be knowledgeable in all general agriculture areas
- Understanding of crop planning, pest management, and harvest operations
About Seneca Foods’ Agricultural Network
Seneca Foods stands among North America’s leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities located throughout the United States and a sourcing network built on partnerships with over 1,400 American farms. The company holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing products under trusted brands to more than 90 countries, and offers Field Representatives a meaningful role at the intersection of agriculture and food manufacturing.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all and offers reasonable accommodations under the ADA.
Who Should Apply?
- Agriculture Graduates: With a four-year degree in Agriculture or related field
- Experienced Ag Professionals: With equivalent hands-on farming or crop management experience
- Grower Relations Specialists: Comfortable building relationships with landowners and farmers
- Harvest Operations Coordinators: Skilled in scheduling and field record management
- Community-Oriented Candidates: Who enjoy working closely with local farming communities
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