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Job Title: Farm Hand/Operator Status: Part-Time, Seasonal, $20/hr, Approx start date of 9/20/2024 General Description: The Farm hand/operator will play a critical role in assisting farmer to harvest crops, performing general repair and maintenance work, and operating tractor with 1,000 bu auger cart. This role involves collaborating and communicating with farmers, third party vendors, and cooperatives. Embodies a strong work ethic, integrity, can-do attitude and promotes good farming practices. Farm operation is 1,700 acres of commercial and organic corn and soybeans located approximately 5 miles south of Perry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Harvesting: ⦁ Operating tractor and auger cart in the field ⦁ Loading semi-trailer in field ⦁ Occasional unloading grain out of semi into grain bin ⦁ Assisting with the setting up of auger to and from various locations ⦁ Perform proper clean-out when switching between commercial and organic crops. ⦁ Daily greasing of equipment ⦁ Tillage ⦁ Assist with cleaning of equipment after harvest Record Management: ⦁ Recording scale weights in cab ⦁ Taking pictures to document clean-out prior to harvesting organic crops Reporting: ⦁ Verbally communicate to farmer regarding harvest progress and any issues that may arise Qualifications: ⦁ Dependable and hardworking ⦁ Experience in general farm work and harvest activities ⦁ Dependable transportation ⦁ Able to climb a 40 ft grain bin if needed ⦁ Willingness and flexibility to fill whatever role as needed ⦁ General situational awareness and attentiveness to equipment ⦁ Ability to road transport equipment safely ⦁ CDL a plus but not required ⦁ Ability to lift up to 75 lbs 1 Work Days: ⦁ Normal work days are 7 days a week during harvest, weather permitting; however, accomodations can be made depending on availability and class schedule. Work Hours: ⦁ Normal work hours are 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (corn) and 10:00 am - 8 pm (soybeans)Mon- Sat, and 11:00 am to 7 pm on Sunday, weather permitting. Some flexibility on start times may be needed. Additional hours may be necessary. Accomodations can be made depending on availability and class schedule. Contact: ⦁ Please send resume to Brian at bkautzky@gmail.com

About Us— Welcome to Highway Farms, a fifth-generation, hog and grain operation, located in Ogden, Iowa. At HFI, we believe in partnering with talented team members and growers to produce the highest quality pork and grain to supply our customers. HFI is committed to cultivating a positive work environment that is founded on teamwork and a dedication to excellence, while continuously striving towards improvement. It is our mission to: • Be good caretakers of the animals in our care • Be devoted stewards of the land and environment • Build strong relationships with our employees and partners • Cultivate sustainable methods that are good for the people, the animals, and the land • Be active, positive members of our community Why Join HFI— • Flexible Hours: Ideal for balancing school with work • Competitive Wages: Earn a good wage, while gaining real-world experience • Training: Learn and gain valuable skills from being an active part of the team • Career Growth: Potential for advancement and future opportunities within the company • Great Work Environment: Join a team that values respect, teamwork, and collaboration Part-Time Positions Available— • Sow Farm Tech: Assist with all aspects in the Farrowing and Gestation departments, including pig care, feeding, animal health procedures and facility maintenance • Wean-Finish Tech: Support daily farm operations, including animal care, feeding, animal movements, sales, vaccinations, and facility maintenance. • Grain Operations: Assist with cropping operation; harvest, tillage, planting, equipment maintenance and grain operations. What HFI Is Looking For— • Current College Students enrolled in agricultural, environmental science, or related programs. • Individuals interested in production ag, and working in a collaborative environment. • Strong Work Ethic, reliable, motivated, and eager to learn. How to Apply and Receive Information— You can receive more information and contact us at: craiger@netins.net

About ACM Advanced Crop Management is an agricultural services business located in Algona and Kelley, Iowa. ACM specializes in GPS soil sampling for Ag retailers and cooperatives throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and South Dakota. ACM’s team writes nutrient management plans for livestock companies and producers in Iowa. In addition, ACM is a Channel Seed Dealer. Student Opportunities ACM offers Spring, Fall, and Summer internships or part-time employment for qualifying students, and will work around class schedules. ACM’s internships will provide the opportunity to travel throughout the Midwest, run field boundaries, lay out field grids, collect the soil samples, and prepare samples for drop off or shipping. In addition, students gain experience tissue sampling and participate in a summer corn rootworm scouting program. Key Qualifications & Requirements 1. Self-motivated, responsible, organized. 2. Trainable, strong work ethic, work independently. 3. Use aerial photos and google/apple maps to locate fields. 4. Communicate with ACM personnel, farmers and agronomists. 5. Operate ATV, computer, and GPS equipment. 6. Have valid and clean driver’s license. 7. Travel and overnight stays as needed. Starting Pay $18/hour

POSITION SUMMARY The person in this position is the first face and voice of Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and serves as an ambassador of our organization. The Administrative Team Receptionist will support the mission of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and related organizations by providing administrative support to the organization as members of the Administrative Team. Will provide administrative support through collective efforts, resulting in a well-run, friendly, and time- and cost-efficient office. Manages the daily administrative functions of the front desk, reception area and phone systemto enhance internal communications and performs a key hospitality role for all guests and visitors. Assists other team members in various projects and assignments appropriate for the reception area of the Association. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. 1. Internal Administrative Support a. Manage all administrative functions of front desk, greeting and directing guests, providing optimum customer service. b. Monitor incoming faxes and distribute appropriately. c. Knowledge of phone system. d. Handle service calls for office equipment. e. Maintain appropriate inventory of office supplies. f. Process incoming mail daily and distribute accordingly. g. Collate checkoff applications. h. Log incoming memberships and create internal batch tally sheets. i. Manage catering for internal meetings. j. Orders business cards for staff and Board, name tags, and name plates for new hires or newly elected Directors and new committee members. k. Provide assistance with mailings for Iowa Corn related projects. l. Process UPS for pickup daily. m. Share taking mail to post office at the end of day. n. Process mailings for county or district events. o. Process welcome packets for memberships. 2. External meetings a. Assist with event preparations, materials, and mailings. b. Coordinate dinners for board meetings and other events as required. Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-exempt Location: Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Johnston Office Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Administrative Services Manager Grade/Level: Directs: N/A Last Update: 8/29/2024 Job Description Administrative Team Receptionist 2024 Page 2 of 3 QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Education Preferred: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Experience Required: • Experience in a related field of work with high level of customer service with basic computer & phone knowledge. Position Requirements: • Ability to learn on the job and adapt to challenges. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient organization and time-management skills. • Ability to provide excellent customer service and work well in a team environment. • Understand the need to support the organization to work effectively by adhering to the attendance and punctuality standards and does not burden co-workers and supervisors unfairly with unnecessary and unplanned absences and lateness. • Analytical and highly motivated individual with acute attention to detail. • Must handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion. • Ability to use effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interact with a wide range of people including farmers, government officials, and non-government organizations (NGOs). • Ability to keep the Administrative Procedures Manual and receptionist tasks updated in OneNote. Reasoning Ability: • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: • Ability to perform basic functions such as typing a letter and using basic commands such as setting tabs, opening, and closing files, and formulas. Prior experience with a computer terminal and/or PC. • Able to work efficiently with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Office 365/SharePoint, and OneNote to complete job tasks. Decision Making: • Responsibilities are guided by a set of guidelines that provide methods for problem solving. Decisions are made within these guidelines initially, and a supervisor is informed afterwards. • Supervisor regularly reviews the activities to determine if the guidelines have been followed. Job Description Administrative Team Receptionist 2024 Page 3 of 3 WORKING ENVIRONMENT This position works mostly in an office environment. It is a quiet environment that is temperature controlled, ventilated, and well-lit. Working conditions will include a desk space where most of the shift will be spent, and it provides open space to work in. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires sitting for extended periods of time. Walking is required frequently. Reaching with hands and arms and standing is occasionally required. Requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds often and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Objectives: To manage aspects of our Client’s information collection process on new technology crops product release, including response, diagnosis, education, data collection, data entry and documentation, to assure that all are addressed in a manner to represent client in best light possible to both the grower and to other affected parties. Will also provide agronomic support to the Client through activities such as crop scouting and invasive weed identification solutions on an as-needed basis during the growing season. Position Requirements: The contractor will have or develop an understanding of a unique crop protection chemistry utilized on a newly-released seed trait and being used in agricultural production with crop / seed specific cultural practices. An agronomy degree (weed science or advanced degree recommended) and experience in hands-on agronomics is required. The successful candidate will be self-directed, an effective communicator, and will collaborate well with Client personnel, retailers and crop producers. Candidate must also be well versed in iOS and PC computer applications, and be able to negotiate conflict resolution when necessary. Competency and Skill Requirements: • Excellent Communication Skills • Self-Directed • PC and iOS independence and efficiency, must be able to learn and use new technology quickly, independently, and efficiently • Solid Agronomic Background Training: A date for in-person and/or online training for all contractors on this project will be scheduled on a date and at a location TBD. There will be no work allowed nor compensation paid to any contractor that fails to participate in the mandatory training session. Specialist Duties: The contractor will respond to and inspect product inquiries received by the Client company and various Client personnel. The contractor will visit in-person with growers and retailers, as well as other individuals who have inquiries related to use of the Client’s product to collect information. During visits, the contractor will inspect the fields of crop producers to document agronomic observations, verify application practices, document the products used, and collect other information. The contractor will visit agricultural chemical retailers to gather, document, verify grower information and review product application records. Contractor will interview individuals filing said inquiries and collect relevant information for statistical use reports. Additionally, the contractor will help educate product users on proper product use and application. The contractor may also participate in weed and pest scouting throughout the growing season. The contractor must use excellent documentation and collection practices, conduct grower interviews in addition to physically walking/scouting fields. In certain geographies, some contractors may also be requested to follow up on drone footage/anomalies that are seen with digital scouting equipment. The drone anomalies will need verified in person to study the results of chemicals applied and will require the agility to physically walk fields in all conditions. The contractor will be provided Client-issued technology for the duration of the project. The contractor will enter all information in a timely manner via the Client’s proprietary systems. In a database accessed via the Direct Contact, Inc. (“DCI”) Web site, the contractor will record a number of key statistics regarding the contractor’s activities which include but not necessarily be limited to the number of hours worked each day, the number of inquiries submitted and information specific to the actual field visits. The contractor will also submit a weekly expense report to DCI, with details of travel / site visits included. Time Frame: The contractor will be available for assignment from January 2023 through December 2023. May through August is considered the peak season for inquiry/claims season with contractor commitment up to 30 hours per week, August – Mid October up to 20 hours per week. January – April and Mid-October through December minimal time commitment 5 - 10 hours per week. Other Requirements: The contractor must supply a high-speed internet connection, smartphone that has hands-free capability with voice mail, and a vehicle in good working condition. Access to a printer and document scanner; proficiency with an iPad is required. Contractor must be physically able to walk a ½ mile in field conditions. Territory: Travel within a 50-150 mile radius of the contractor’s home may be necessitated. Compensation: Hourly rates will be based upon individual contractor background and experience. Expenses: All necessary expenses incurred in conducting the field activities will be reimbursed per the DCI TLE Policy. This includes use of personal vehicle at the IRS rate in effect at the time the mileage is incurred. Confidentiality: This information is strictly confidential. Any breach of confidentiality will be considered grounds for dismissal from this project and may prohibit contractor from working on future projects with DCI. FINAL TERMS DISCLAIMER This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to work on this project. Any offer to contract with DCI, if any is made, will be presented in the form of a contract which will contain the final terms of the offer. DCI thus reserves the right to make any changes to the compensation plan or required activities prior to the signing of any agreement between DCI and the contractor.

Our PT employees would need to work every other weekend. We would also have some needs for the associated Friday and Monday as available. Some of the work is in more traditional agricultural facilities with outside pens (wear dedicated clothing and footwear, shower after some areas) and some is in our level 2 containment facilities (clothes change, shower out, some use of respirators for protection). Species included in these areas are poultry, swine, cattle, horses, sheep, some deer, but can vary based on project needs. We will also be looking for some help in our small animal facility that includes rodents, rabbits, poultry, and would require the biocontainment clothing, shower and PPE use. Duties involve providing daily care for the animals – feeding, observing and documenting their status, sanitation of their living area as appropriate, assisting with procedures or veterinary care, decontamination of areas when projects conclude. In the small animal facility, we would have the need for cage washing and prep. In addition, we anticipate needing part time help with cattle of all ages in the Dairy operation, including feeding calves and milking the cows. Weekend availability is required. These are PT positions of approximately 20 – 30 hours every 2 weeks throughout the year (every other weekend). Complete attached questionnaire and send it to Michelle Crocheck

Part-time positions available: • Sow Farm Tech • Wean-Finish Tech • General Labor/Maintenance Crew • Crop & Grain Labor • Office Assistance Internships available: • Sow Farm—Farrowing Herdsman • Sow Farm—Breeding/Gestation Herdsman • Sow Farm General Herdsman • Wean-Finish Herdsman Highway Farms is located in the Ogden area. We are a fourth-generation family-farm, raising hogs, corn, and soybeans. We have a great team of 25-30 talented individuals working in a variety of jobs and locations in central Iowa. Each year we hire (5-10) high school and college age individuals for a variety of positions. Our goal is to match the student with the position that best fits their interest and schedule. We offer ample training, flexible schedule, advancement opportunities and the possibility of a full-time job, if there is mutual interest.

General farm work, assist in caring for fall calving for 80 cows, hay prep, row crop work. Salary is negotiable