Crop Advisor
FarmRaise· Operations
RemoteFull-timePosted 5d ago
About the role
Independent contractor role reviewing and signing nutrient management plans for corn growers in Iowa and Nebraska under 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, delivering audit-ready written opinions in line with USDA guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Review a grower’s nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium plan for a field
- Apply professional judgment to sign written opinions in line with USDA’s technical guidelines (7 CFR part 2100)
- Approve, revise, or decline budgets
- Provide independent evaluations and ensure independence from growers (not input retailers, relatives, landlords, or tenants)
- Document certifications and independence compliance
- Follow provided templates and workflow to produce audit-ready records
Qualifications
- Based in the United States and eligible to work as an independent contractor in the U.S.
- Active certification as an ASA Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Certified Professional Agronomist, or NAICC Certified Professional Crop Consultant
- Deep working knowledge of Iowa and Nebraska corn systems, including N, P, and K management
- Ability to independently evaluate nutrient budgets and sign written opinions in line with USDA’s technical guidelines (7 CFR part 2100)
- Independence from the growers reviewed (no conflicts as input retailer/relative/landlord/tenant)
- Willingness to document certifications and independence standard compliance
Skills
Required:Nutrient budgetingIndependent judgment
Benefits
- Independent contractor arrangement with flat fee per budget
- Templates and simple workflow provided by FarmRaise
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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