Crop Scout Student Internship - Prairieland FS, Inc. - Ipava, IL

Growmark - Ipava, IL

Full-time - Intern

Ipava, IL

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Crop Scout Student Internship at Prairieland FS, Inc. offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in crop health monitoring and customer service. Interns will work closely with agronomy specialists, utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to assess crop conditions and contribute to customer satisfaction. This role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
• Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield-limiting threats.
• Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialists and customers.
• Discuss results with the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.
• Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings.
• Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to travel independently as needed.
• Ability to walk crop fields and visually inspect crops.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
• Familiarity with GPS technology in agricultural settings.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored training programs.
• Recognition and rewards for contributions.