GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - Legacy Farmers Cooperative

GROWMARK, Inc.•Findlay, OH

About The Position

The Agronomy Operations Intern works under the direction of location management, training and assisting with general agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the GROWMARK System and agricultural industry and prepare for a future career. The internship offers hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations, including equipment and facility upkeep, field research and crop monitoring, product application, customer visits, and inventory-related work. The intern participates in the Exploring Agriculture Internship Program, including its activities, a required orientation meeting in Bloomington, Illinois, on May 17–18, 2027, weekly activity reports, and an operational project focused on improving business efficiencies. Employment is contingent on applicable background, drug, motor vehicle, and/or reference checks.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and be in good academic standing when the internship begins.
Must have the ability to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid medical card.
Ability to work independently.
Essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions and at various heights or elevated platforms.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including training on GROWMARK policies and procedures and training related to the position.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will be entering their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
Visit FS locations and customers and build professional relationships.
Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
Develop understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.
Attend the required internship orientation meeting in Bloomington, Illinois, May 17–18, 2027.
Submit weekly activity reports.
Focus on an operational project to improve business efficiencies.