Agronomy Intern

COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE • Town of Cato, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Country Visions is a farmer-owned cooperative. Its agronomy division provides products, services, and knowledge to help farmers successfully grow crops. The Agronomy Intern supports agronomists during the growing season and is trained and mentored by them. Interns also participate in scheduled group trainings through the Country Visions internship program and complete an agronomic project throughout the internship to showcase their educational experience.

The role provides industry experience and knowledge for a potential long-term career. A successful intern will understand the seed, fertilizer, and chemical products used and why they are applied, and communicate effectively with agronomists to help ensure quality customer service. Interns are expected to promote Country Visions Cooperative in customer and employee interactions and perform tasks to a high standard. Successful results could lead to a full-time employment offer.

The summer internship lasts a minimum of 90 days and pays $16 per hour. The position is located in Valders, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Attend a higher education institution and study agronomy or a related field.
• Be willing to work in varying climates, both indoors and outdoors.
• Be willing to work some extended hours during the spring planting season.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support agronomists during the growing season.
• Scout crop fields for weeds, insects, disease, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Collect plant tissue and soil samples.
• Manage agronomic trials.
• Support office staff with miscellaneous tasks.
• Participate in scheduled group trainings throughout the summer.
• Complete an agronomic project during the internship.
• Promote Country Visions Cooperative in customer and employee interactions and perform work to a high standard.
• Communicate effectively with agronomists to help ensure quality service for customers.

Benefits

• Training and mentoring by agronomists.
• Participation in the Country Visions internship program, including scheduled group trainings.
• Industry experience and knowledge for a potential long-term career.
• Potential full-time employment offer following successful results.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed