Agronomy Intern Crop Scouting and Precision Technology

Job Description

Looking for a well organized internship allowing you to have a direct impact on business? Learn about hands on agronomy with experts reviewing products, technology, integrated pest management and much more. This internship will also offer opportunities to learn more about the Ag Industry and AGRILAND FS

The position offers

Hands on agronomy training using integrated pest management strategies

Strong exposure to precision farming

Excellent interaction with customers and employees to improve communication skills

Summer long work experience that will look great on your resume

Exposure to a premier agriculture retail cooperative offering a variety of career choices

Company vehicle to use while scouting and scouting tools / info

Opportunity to experience added training beyond crop scouting

Will learn more on topics related to agronomy products and business

Employee will:

Learn crop scouting strategies from an experienced agronomy professional

Observe crop condition, pest concerns in contracted acres using crop scouting and integrated pest management strategies

Utilize GPS while scouting

Will walk fields to get the best sample of crop condition

Write reports on every field scouted and present reports to assigned customer / crops specialist and precision farming coordinator

Will operate a company vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner

Assist location team members as assigned

Successful Candidates must:

Have a foundation in agriculture with the ability to learn quickly on the job

Proven experience working under little supervision

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent driving record

Strong customer service skills

Strong maturity demonstrating excellent decision-making skills