Agronomy Intern

Position Overview: Individuals will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with daily operations at agronomy facility, interact with management, employees, sales personnel, and customers.  

Requirements Prior to Start: 

Pre-employment physical and drug screen to be scheduled during spring break 

Walk through and tour of facility to be scheduled during spring break 

 Work Schedule: Work days Mon-Sat (Sun possible) typical start time 8 am, may be earlier, depending upon business needs, end time determined as season progresses (8-14 hours per day to be expected) 

Essential Job Functions: 

Mixing of bulk fertilizer 

Seed treatment 

Driving tow motor 

Driving pickup for deliveries, parts, etc. 

Other agronomy operations as opportunities are available 

Specific agronomic project to be determined, with clear expectations and goals 

Verbal and written communication 

 Projects: 

Field scouting, ID weeds, insects and disease present, tissue sampling, responsible for Co-op test plot, signage, mowing, maintenance, meeting preparation at plot, other projects yet to be determined. 

 Requirement At Completion of Internship: 

Prior to the last day worked, a short presentation to the direct supervisor, CEO, Human Resources and VP of Agronomy of their internship experience 

Presentation will be scheduled to allow for a 10 to 20 minutes review