Agronomy Field Operations Intern

AgVantage FS; Hudson (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AgVantage FS, headquartered in Waverly, Iowa, invites students to join the Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internship for Spring/Summer 2027. Gain hands-on experience in agronomy operations, assist with facility upkeep, and build professional relationships with FS location teams and customers.

The program emphasizes field scouting, crop nutrition application, equipment operation, and learning inventory and ordering processes within the GROWMARK System.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Prefer the ability to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visits FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operates field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Applies crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gains understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Customer focus

Education

Pursuing degree or certification

Job description

AgVantage FS, headquartered in Waverly, Iowa, invites students to join the Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internship for Spring/Summer 2027. Gain hands-on experience in agronomy operations, assist with facility upkeep, and build professional relationships with FS location teams and customers.

The program emphasizes field scouting, crop nutrition application, equipment operation, and learning inventory and ordering processes within the GROWMARK System.