2027 Summer Internship - Growers

Costa Farms, LLC•Miami, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Being a Costa Farms intern means you get an immersive experience with the rest of the organization. Working in a project team setting with your peers, you’ll learn all about our business while solving real-world challenges. Your internship as a Grower will allow you the opportunity to work alongside one of the best horticulture/agriculture teams in the industry. If you successfully complete the program, you may receive a contingent offer of employment to return as a full-time employee upon graduation from college.

Requirements

A rising Senior (graduating by the Summer of the following year)
Be able to attend in-person for 9 weeks at our farm in Leicester, NC (just few minutes outside of Asheville)
Include a resume and cover letter with your application
Be a resourceful team player who manages ambiguity and is able to adapt to different situations and people
Demonstrates our humble, hungry, and hustle culture
3.0 GPA
Knowledge or courses taken in the area of discipline
Member of school club(s)
Comfortable with public speaking
Ability to quickly learn new technologies
All applicants must be work-authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Work with growing team on developing and executing trials on several plant varieties.
Gathering empirical data to find solutions to produce better crops.
Documenting growing protocols and develop specification sheets to ensure a standardized process.
Gain exposure to the day to day operations by assisting the growing teams with the following tasks: Inspection and document the condition of all incoming young plants, Help scout for insects and diseases in their section, Monitor moisture management of the plants in their section, Keep track of finished weeks of crops in their section, Work with the grower plant maintenance crew daily in their section.