Farm Manager – Independent Contractor

About this role

Location: Eldorado, Illinois Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Sol Systems Contact: Director, Sustainability & Ecosystem Impact Engagement Overview Sol Systems is seeking a hands-on Farm Manager to develop, operate, and scale agricultural production at its dual-use solar and agriculture (agrivoltaics) site in Eldorado, Illinois.

The goal of this engagement is to establish and operate active agricultural production within the solar array. Production may include specialty crops, row crops, small grains, poultry, forage, or other enterprises that are operationally and economically viable within a standard utility-scale solar site. Scope of Service: Develop annual and seasonal production plans for crop, livestock, forage, and other viable enterprises within the solar array.

Lead planting, pest and weed management, harvest, post-harvest handling, and daily farm activities. Evaluate enterprises based on site conditions, infrastructure, market demand, labor needs, and financial viability. Manage the operating budget, purchasing, inventory, production records, sales channels, and enterprise performance.

Track yields, labor, equipment use, costs, and revenue to refine operations and recommend scaling opportunities. Recruit, train, and support employees, contractors, and prospective farmers for the farm enterprise. Develop and maintain operating procedures for production, equipment use, food handling, site access, and farm safety.

Coordinate agricultural work with Sol Systems staff, solar operations and maintenance teams, contractors, and technical specialists, including planning infrastructure and identifying and mitigating operational and compliance risks. Qualifications We are looking for an established farm manager who combines practical production experience with s

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