Agronomy Intern

FEDERATED CO-OPS INC•Ogilvie, MN

1d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Federated Co-ops, Inc. has a fall internship opportunity available working out of our Ogilvie Ag Center! As the Agronomy Intern, you will work throughout the internship season on a range of designated agronomic projects and initially help the Agronomy Department with related support activities by performing the following duties with the intent of growing into a more specific Agronomy role.

Requirements

Student pursuing a college level degree in agriculture with emphasis on agronomy, crop, soil, weed management, Ag business, or other Ag science course work.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Applicant with background in agriculture will have advantages.
Possible Growth Opportunities: Central Warehouse Support and Delivery - Driving and Loading Trucks Sales Support Facility Operations

Responsibilities

Be responsible for assigned sales/research projects.
Duties could include monitoring projects throughout the summer, taking pictures, taking soil and tissue samples, and gathering data.
Assist our Federated Discovery Plot Cooperator and Federated Agronomist with assigned Discovery Plot related research projects.
Present information to agronomy group at completion of project.
General field scouting with documentation and diagnose problems.
Attend meetings (sales meetings, training events).
Assists other agronomists/locations when needed or asked by the manager.
Insect, weed, and disease monitoring.
Generating computerized detailed field reports.
Work closely with producers and fellow employees to provide outstanding customer service.
Operate equipment as directed by the Location Manager.
Communicate in a professional manner with customers and management.
Other duties as assigned.