Retail Agronomy Intern - AgVantage FS - Garner, IA

Growmark•Garner, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. This role performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions. It provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.
You are pursuing a degree in Agriculture.
You are in good academic standing

Responsibilities

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair
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 specialist and customers.
Discusses results with both 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
Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.