Practical Farm Research Intern (Kansas)
Beck's Superior Hybrids•Salina, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Interns will be involved in several Research Learning Modules throughout the internship, including planting, data collection and thinning, plot identification, and production. Each experience will provide education and work experience in a different facet of research. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn how to diagnose agronomic issues and how to evaluate hybrid performance in real world production agriculture.
Requirements
- Undergraduate coursework in an agricultural-related field.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
- Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.
- Start work in early May and work through early August.
- Must pass a drug test and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Farm background and general farm knowledge helpful.
Responsibilities
- Setup and plant various types of research studies, including organizing seed, planting, cleaning meter units, and flagging or staking plots.
- Collect, report, and analyze stand count data, and thin plots to desired populations to compare fungicide treatments, insecticide treatments, and other agronomic variables.
- Learn how test plots are designed and mapped, and properly identify varieties and technologies by numbering and installing signs and stakes on plots.
- Learn various aspects of production agriculture through agronomic support of Beck’s Hybrids sales staff, including riding along on customer calls to evaluate product performance.
Benefits
- Furnished housing or stipend provided.
- Professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
