Agriculture Technician

''•Plover, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level, temporary summer position is ideal for individuals interested in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, or potato crop research. The role provides hands-on experience supporting the raw potato supply chain, with a primary focus on agronomy and new-variety research trials, grower extension activities, commercial crop intelligence, and field and storage management.

Requirements

Interest in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, potato crop research, or a related field.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols.
Effective communication, teamwork, organization, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with potato research trials evaluating variety performance, agronomic performance, and soil health from planting through harvest.
Collect crop growth measurements, disease observations, yield estimates, and other agronomic data under the direction of the Regional Agronomist.
Maintain accurate records and support consistent sample collection, handling, and documentation.
Prepare materials, attend field days, and help coordinate grower outreach and extension activities.
Support commercial-scale evaluations of new potato varieties for yield, quality, disease resistance, and suitability for commercial production.
Record and summarize observational data to help regional teams determine which varieties should advance.
Gather and report real-time crop development information through field scouting, irrigation and nutrient monitoring, and assessments of crop health, expected production, and emerging risks.
Assist with planting and harvest logistics and support post-harvest data collection related to storage conditions and quality retention.