It all started in Skagit Valley, Washington
In 2020
David and Connor’s dad became particularly fed up with seeing their potato crops damaged by repeated timing errors, equipment failures, and miscommunication with his irrigation teams. His frustration significantly grew due to the lack of options available for monitoring and controlling his farm equipment, specifically their irrigation reels. He asked David & Connor to find a better solution, and shortly thereafter, FarmHQ was born.
Today
Since that moment, we’ve spent every day designing, building, and testing FarmHQ during several growing seasons on irrigation reels and water pumps across farms in the Skagit Valley. We’re proud to say that we’ve built a bolt-on system for farmers who want fewer headaches when irrigating, the ability to protect their crops cost-efficiently, and a desire for more time back in their hands.
Presently, we’re a growing agricultural technology company helping farmers who grow annual crops streamline their operations. We continue to focus on simplicity above all, by providing easy-to-use solutions that help farmers monitor and control their mobile irrigation systems in real time.
Mission
Vision
Meet Our Crew
Providing farmers with simple solutions to complex irrigation problems right in the palm of their hands.
David received his Ph.D. in Solid State Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University in 2015. He then spent four years working as a Sr. Data Scientist at Amazon.com before leaving to join Wallace Farms and start FarmHQ in 2019.
Gabe received his M.S. in Robotics from the Colorado School of Mines in 2018. He then spent two years working in industrial automation as a controls engineer in Denver. Recently, he was part of a team responsible for modernizing the control architecture at a FedEx sort facility.
Breanna graduated from Colgate University with a Sociology and Anthropology degree. She worked in both the social work field and at a staffing agency before spending 5.5 years at Amazon, most recently as a Sr. Program Manager. She subsequently joined FarmHQ in early 2022.
David grew up working on a dairy farm in Tulare, CA. He later graduated with a Business Management Degree from the University of Phoenix and has been with FarmHQ since late 2022.
Katie Bishop
Head of Research and Outreach
Katie graduated from Temple University with a degree in Economics. She honed her farming skills in her native Southwestern Pennsylvania, and later gained agribusiness experience through her work with organic farmers in Northern California. She joined FarmHQ in mid 2023.
John Lowe
Manager of East Coast Sales
John has been involved in agriculture for over 25 years, working to sell, design, and repair all types of irrigation systems. He also had a full-time vegetable farming operation for 8 years. Outside work, he collects and restores early farm tractors. John joined FarmHQ in mid 2023.
Careers
Logistics Specialist
South Seattle-Based/PART-TIME (30 hours per week)
What you’ll do in the Logistics Specialist role:
You will report to FarmHQ’s Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for:
Warehouse Management:
- Plan, organize, proactively prioritize, and participate in the operations and activities of the warehouse
- Follow warehouse practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
- Collaborate with executive-level management to develop and set performance goals and long-term warehouse plans to maximize overall efficiency and productivity
- Promote and encourage safe working practices
- Evaluate the flow and layout in the warehouse and find ways to optimize efficiency
Inventory and Hardware Management
- Audit and report inventory; utilize inventory management system
- Complete basic hardware assembly
- Partner with hardware team to ensure inventory stays up to date with future needs
- Analyze inventory reports for accuracy and potential changes
Order Fulfillment
- Use shipping software to fulfill all customer orders in a timely manner
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Other:
- Set a strong example of culture and leadership to enhance the whole team
- Performs other tasks as assigned
What you bring:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is excited to work closely with the company’s founders to help build the company’s operations, internal infrastructure, and culture
- Has a self-directed and proactive approach to work
- Is detail-oriented and can articulate instructions clearly, listen to others and support a collaborative work environment.
- Has the ability to excel as an early member of a growing team
Qualifications for the role:
The qualifications we are looking for include:
- Strong communication skills, including verbal and writing skills
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Familiarity with inventory control practices and logistics; comfort using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
- Technical and problem solving capabilities
Other background or experiences that are a plus include:
- Startup experience
- Experience in warehouse and/or operations roles
- Experience in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology to sustainably drive improvements
Compensation:
- $25-$28/hour
- Flexible schedule – we can split 30 hours/week to fit your schedule
Looking for a role?
We are always on the look out for talented and experienced folks who are passionate about our mission—regardless of their job title. If you’ve got ideas and want to help, then drop us a line!