Agronomist Intern

AgHires; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Cooperative in Iowa is seeking an Agronomist Intern to support crop scouting, soil sampling, and field promotions. You will stage crops, identify pests and nutrient deficiencies, and prepare scouting reports.

You will communicate findings to growers, assist sales agronomists, and help maintain facilities and signage. This internship offers hands-on experience in agronomy operations across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year college or university to gain agronomy experience.
• Experience with field work and scouting advantageous.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Stage crops and identify pests and nutrient deficiencies; evaluate crop conditions.
• Collect soil and plant tissue samples for analysis.
• Complete scouting reports and share timely with sales agronomist.
• Communicate crop conditions to growers with a concise summary.
• Assist with promotional activities and field days.
• Support loading/unloading inventory and maintain facilities.

Skills

Crop scouting

Pest identification

Soil sampling

Plant tissue sampling

Customer service

Communication

Education

Enrolled in a four-year college/university

Job description

Agronomist Intern

Crop Scouting

• Stages crops as well as identifying pests, nutrient deficiencies, and evaluating overall crop conditions.
• Collect soil and plant tissue samples to be analyzed for deficiencies and overall plant health.
• Complete scouting reports on a timely basis and send back to the sales agronomist on a timely basis for further followup.
• Communicate with the grower after a field has been scouted. Give the customer an overall summary of the crop and conditions.

Marketing and Promotions

• Assist with Key Cooperative promotional and marketing activities.
• Assist the sales agronomist field days and other grower events.
• Install and maintain field signage such as, but not limited to, seed corn, seed bean, and SUSTAIN signs.

Customer Service

• Assist sales agronomists and locational staff in preparing and delivering product to customers.
• Keep the location manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise.
• Promote the business with existing and potential customers.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times; exhibit good customer relations skills.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading outbound and inbound inventory such as seed, chemicals, fertilizer, and feed.
• Assist in maintaining Key Cooperative facilities and equipment.
• Read and follow company employee policies. Accept additional responsibilities as directed by sales & marketing manager, location manager, and sales agronomist.
• Continuously follow the company safety guidelines, policies, and safety programs established by Key Cooperative.

Education and/or Experience

• Attending a four-year college or university; or a minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License

About Key Cooperative

Key is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers.

With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties, Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed, and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership, and performance.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative.