Posted: February 9, 2018

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster, PA is seeking to fill a salaried position of Agronomy – Grower Relations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree with a focus on Agriculture or equivalent of education and on-farm experience.
  • Thorough understanding of agronomy practices, soil evaluations, and crop protection agents.
  • Tobacco production experience, especially in Pennsylvania-grown types.
  • Basic understanding of tobacco industry programs such as Agriculture Labor Practices, Sustainable Tobacco Production and Guidance Residue Levels.
  • Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to cultivate effective working relationships with local tobacco farmers.
  • Technical aptitude, including PC and tablet experience.
  • Willingness to travel, both internationally and domestically.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Primary point of contact for contracted growers.
  • Assist growers with production concerns.
  • Manage grower compliance programs.
  • Assist with development project.
  • Assist buying team with purchasing.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants should contact:
Tami Gehris by February 16, 2018
Attn: LLTC Human Resource Department
Email resume to .