Agriculture Intern, Agronomy
About The Position
Support the Lamb Weston Agricultural Services team with several projects related to agronomy. A skilled mentor with be assigned to the intern for the duration of the internship. This mentor will provide training and complete weekly reviews to assess progress and answer questions. Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Working alongside the raw potato grading crew to build an understanding of potato grading Collaborating with your assigned mentor based on areas of focus which include but are not limited to Agronomy, Partner Grower - Farming, and Raw Utilization/Procurement Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Working alongside the raw potato grading crew to build an understanding of potato grading Collaborating with your assigned mentor based on areas of focus which include but are not limited to Agronomy, Partner Grower - Farming, and Raw Utilization/Procurement Agronomy: Gain a hands-on in-depth understanding of the science behind potato growth, development, and how environmental variables directly affect quality & yield Responsible for new variety data capture, trial development and implementation, field scouting, and observation Ag Technology: Broad exposure to several remote sensing platforms (i.e. aerial imagery, satellite imagery, weather stations, etc.) used to monitor crop growth and development Utilization of GIS software to map, track, and disseminate important research plot data Partner Grower - Farming: Review, analyze, and learn about the budgetary process and practices that affect quality and yield such as crop management, pest & fertilizer applications, soil moisture management, chemigation & fumigation Raw Utilization/Procurement : Work directly in the field and help to help ensure the highest quality potato attributes and build an understanding of how plant efficiencies directly impact raw product costs Build a fundamental understanding of raw product storage and raw utilization optimization
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related program
- Juniors, Seniors, or Master’s degree students preferred but also accepting recent grads
- Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet the Lamb Weston Authorized Driver standards
- Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
- Ability and willingness to work independently
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong computer competency and experience using a tablet and/or iPhone
- Experience with MS suite of products desirable
Nice To Haves
- Juniors, Seniors, or Master’s degree students preferred but also accepting recent grads
- Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
- Experience with MS suite of products desirable
Responsibilities
- Working alongside the raw potato grading crew to build an understanding of potato grading
- Collaborating with your assigned mentor based on areas of focus which include but are not limited to Agronomy, Partner Grower - Farming, and Raw Utilization/Procurement
- Gain a hands-on in-depth understanding of the science behind potato growth, development, and how environmental variables directly affect quality & yield
- Responsible for new variety data capture, trial development and implementation, field scouting, and observation
- Broad exposure to several remote sensing platforms (i.e. aerial imagery, satellite imagery, weather stations, etc.) used to monitor crop growth and development
- Utilization of GIS software to map, track, and disseminate important research plot data
- Review, analyze, and learn about the budgetary process and practices that affect quality and yield such as crop management, pest & fertilizer applications, soil moisture management, chemigation & fumigation
- Work directly in the field and help to help ensure the highest quality potato attributes and build an understanding of how plant efficiencies directly impact raw product costs
- Build a fundamental understanding of raw product storage and raw utilization optimization
Benefits
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
