Agronomy Intern: Field Scout & Data Projects (Summer Bursary)

Midwest co-operative services; Dundalk; Presencial; CAD 21.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Student bursary

Accommodation for disabilities

Descripción de la vacante

Midwest Co-op is seeking an Agronomy Intern to work under the Agronomy Manager. You will gain hands-on experience in crop scouting, sampling, and data collection, while assisting with field operations and grower engagement.

The role includes exposure to agronomic practices and technologies in a summer contract with a student bursary. The internship emphasizes learning through a personalized summer project and collaboration with staff on research and operational tasks, both in-field and in the

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Agriculture or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Interest in crops, agronomy, and hands-on fieldwork.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using basic technology (phone, apps, computer software, GPS).
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Willing to work flexible hours during busy season.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct field scouting for weeds, crop staging, and insect presence across various crop types.
• Collect and process nitrate samples in corn field.
• Monitor insect traps and take crop tissue samples for analysis.
• Pull soil samples for agronomic evaluation and input data into software systems.
• Assist with data collection at research plots and MiField sites, including notes and photos.
• Support yard and office operations during spring rush and coordinate seed deliveries.

Conocimientos

Interest in crops, agronomy, and hands

Strong communication and teamwork

Comfortable using basic technology (ph

Educación

Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Agriculture or related field

Descripción del empleo

Midwest Co-op is seeking an Agronomy Intern to work under the Agronomy Manager. You will gain hands-on experience in crop scouting, sampling, and data collection, while assisting with field operations and grower engagement.

The role includes exposure to agronomic practices and technologies in a summer contract with a student bursary. The internship emphasizes learning through a personalized summer project and collaboration with staff on research and operational tasks, both in-field and in the