Agronomy Intern
About The Position
The Agronomy Intern will be responsible for providing support to our agronomists during the growing season. These tasks will include scouting crop fields for weeds, insects, disease, nutrient deficiencies, collecting plant tissue samples, collecting soil samples, and managing agronomic trials. Agronomy Interns will be trained and mentored by agronomists. They will also participate in the Country Visions internship program which consists of several scheduled group trainings for related tasks and subjects throughout the summer. Agronomy Interns will also be responsible for completing an agronomic project throughout the duration of their internship to showcase their educational experience. Interns will receive essential industry experience and knowledge for a successful long-term career. A successful individual will be able to understand the seed, fertilizer, and chemical products used, the reason for them being applied, and communicate effectively with agronomists to ensure quality service for our customers. Agronomy Interns are expected to act as a promoter of Country Visions Cooperative in all customer and employee interactions as well as demonstrating a high quality of work in all tasks preformed. Successful results could lead to a fulltime employment offer.
Requirements
- Must be attending a place of higher education and studying agronomy or a related field
- Must be willing to perform work in varying climates, indoors, outdoors
- Must have a valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- May need to work some extended hours during the spring planting season
- Understanding of seed, fertilizer, and chemical products
- Effective communication skills
Responsibilities
- Scouting crop fields for weeds, insects, disease, nutrient deficiencies
- Collecting plant tissue samples
- Collecting soil samples
- Managing agronomic trials
- Completing an agronomic project throughout the duration of their internship
- Acting as a promoter of Country Visions Cooperative in all customer and employee interactions
- Demonstrating a high quality of work in all tasks performed
Benefits
- Base pay of $16/hour
- Minimum of 90 days
- Training and mentorship by agronomists
- Participation in Country Visions internship program
- Essential industry experience and knowledge for a successful long-term career
- Potential for full-time employment offer
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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