Intern - Agronomist Support

Keystone Cooperative•Crawfordsville, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Agronomist Support Interns will assist agronomists throughout the growing season with on-farm trials and product evaluation, as well as completing an assigned project developed by an agronomist. This role involves significant fieldwork and data collection, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to various aspects of agronomy.

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time and under all weather conditions.
Ability to complete work with little or no supervision in a timely manner; self-motivated.
Must have previous agronomy/field experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
Ability to use Microsoft, GPS Software, and field equipment.
Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Agronomy Junior or Senior preferred.

Responsibilities

Make observations and collect data from on-farm trials and Keystone plots.
Create scouting reports that identify weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and product performance.
Utilize drones to make aerial observations, produce imagery, and analyze data.
Collect corn and soybean tissue for tissue testing.
Perform soil moisture tests.
Organize, place, and remove field signs for each trial.
Job shadow agronomist and assist with field calls.
Collaborate with agronomist on a special project for summer, including preparation for end-of-year presentation.
100% travel in territory.
Spend 60% of time in fields and 40% in training/tours/events/shadowing.
Be based out of a location.
Participate in weekly professional development activities.