Agronomy Intern
About The Position
The Agronomy internship performs a wide range of activities in a real-time production environment. The Intern is assigned mentors who provide active learning experiences and achievement objectives. Work is performed outside of classroom schedules unless the internship has been approved to occur during school hours. Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh multi-berry producer in the world, growing Driscoll’s proprietary varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries year-round in the United States, Canada, Baja California, Central Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and Peru. We are relentless in our pursuit to bring the highest quality berries that “delight” consumers around the world –from our farms to their families. This starts with our company values of Honesty, Fairness and Respect which not only line the corridors of every office, they are principles that are alive, guiding and leading our business decisions and strategic direction. We place the highest priority and focus on our people, developing their professional growth, and investing in the fulfillment of their personal career journey. These fundamentals have allowed us to achieve an industry leadership position, helping us to adopt health and wellness programs, open primary health clinics for our employees, and partner with local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our farm working families. We hope to continue the Reiter Family legacy of farming through the pursuit of our mission and by living our values.
Requirements
- Willingness to learn and apply classroom knowledge in a real-time environment
- Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred
- Strong communication
- Problem Solver
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Strong data analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Ag. Business, Agriculture Systems Management
- No working experience required
Responsibilities
- Coordinate DU tests for Wholly Owned Ranches
- Lead in – field DU tests
- Create ranch-level DU reports and deliver results with mentor support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
