Careers

Make a difference in agriculture — where every voice matters. 

Why work for PFI? 

Work with the PFI team and agricultural stakeholders across the Midwest to create more resilient farming systems!  

At Practical Farmers of Iowa, you'll join a mission-driven team passionate about creating a stronger, more resilient agricultural future. We're collaborative, curious, farmer-focused and committed to supporting each other while doing work that truly matters. 

Company Culture 

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Mission-driven work with real-world impact
• Flexible, people-centered workplace
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Highly engaged member network and community-centered culture

Benefits 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life and disability, EAP, mental health support)
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Professional development support (annual allotment + dedicated PD day)
• Work and life support perks (cell phone stipend, flex plans, financial advising, staff events) 

Commitment to Fair and Equitable Opportunities 

We believe diverse perspectives make our work stronger. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for building a resilient agricultural future.  

Practical Farmers of Iowa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Current Openings

Cropping Systems Research Manager

We’re seeking a cropping systems research coordinator to lead some of our ongoing multisite
on-farm research projects across the Midwest. One project explores the effect of nitrogen
fertilizer rates informed by soil tests on corn yield, nitrogen use efficiency and financial returns in
production systems using soil health practices. Another project is looking at how cover crops
influence the number of days suitable for fieldwork in corn-soybean production systems.

Research Manager

We’re seeking a research manager to lead applied research initiatives that help PFI better
understand, measure and communicate the impacts of cover crops and other conservation practices on working farms. This work will involve creating and managing systems for collecting, analyzing and interpreting farm data – specifically, agronomic, environmental and geospatial data from PFI’s research and incentive programs.

Cropping Systems Coordinator

This position will support the work of the farm systems team by providing technical assistance to farmers implementing regenerative row-crop practices and planning events to support communities of practice. The person in this role will also help farmers through the cost-share sign-up process and, once enrolled, help them complete program requirements.

If you don't see any opening that matches your skillset, we encourage you to submit your materials for our files. We'll reach out if a job matching your skillset becomes available.