Agronomy Intern

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Afton Township (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance options

Company vehicle

Uniform allowance

Reasonable time-off requests

Job summary

NEW Cooperative is offering a summer Agronomy Internship in Iowa to support agronomy operations and soil testing. You will engage in crop scouting, learn soil sampling, and interact with growers while gaining hands-on experience.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an agriculture degree, enjoy outdoor work, and are eager to learn from industry leaders in a collaborative team environment. This role emphasizes safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented, hard working with strong communication and time-management skills.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and should be working towards a 2-year or 4-year college degree in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Crop scouting and presenting findings to sales team and producers.
• Managing and overseeing NEW’s test plot system and field research.
• Conduct field research and learning plot research, presenting findings to growers.
• Grid soil sampling and soil fertility concepts.

Skills

Team oriented

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Pursuing 2-year or 4-year agriculture degree

Tools

SOILMAP

Field sampling tools

Job description

Build Your Career with NEW Cooperative

At NEW Cooperative, we’re committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you’re just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

Are you our next Agronomy Intern?

NEW Cooperative Agronomy Interns provide vital agronomic solutions to customers through agronomy operations, soil sampling, crop scouting, grower interaction, and more at NEW Cooperative! You’ll love this experience if you like to work with your hands and be outside. This internship is a great primer for future opportunities in agronomy sales.

Do you have a passion for farming, soils, crops and agronomy? Are you someone who enjoys providing farmers with vital information for their operations? Do you want to learn alongside industry leaders in a friendly and positive work environment?

If so, we want to talk to you.

NEW Cooperative is a leading agricultural cooperative providing innovative solutions & services to our customers in North, Central, and Western Iowa. We’re seeking the right individuals to join our team as summer agronomy interns. You will be responsible for providing vital agronomic solutions and information to our customers in various ways, which may include:

• Crop scouting. Present findings to sales team and producers.
• Managing and overseeing NEW’s test plot system.
• Conduct field research and learning plot research, and present findings to growers
• Grid soil sampling. Learn soil fertility fundamentals.
• Other agronomic experiences including treating seed, product delivery, interaction with producers, warehouse experience, and more!

NEW Cooperative is committed to providing the valuable learning experience that takes place in a successful internship. As a part of your internship experience, you will be assigned a project to plan and complete, which may include conducting research, interviews and testing ideas. This is your opportunity to learn hands-on! The topic of the project will be determined based on your interests and available opportunities within the company. Other opportunities and experiences will also occur, which may include:

• Actively-involved mentor
• Comprehensive company onboarding & safety training
• In-field agronomy updates and training at our learning plots
• Customer interaction
• Agronomy sales training
• Job shadows with Agronomy Sales Specialists, Precision Ag, and SOILMAP teams
• Networking with company and industry leaders
• Job shadows in other departments, as desired
• Industry tours, field trips, and outings with fellow NEW interns
• Other learning opportunities as the season, time, and your interests allow

It is vitally important that you are team-oriented, hard working, and have strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and should be working towards a 2-year or 4-year college degree in agriculture. You do not need to have past agronomy experience, but you must have a strong willingness to learn throughout the summer!

Agronomy interns can anticipate a competitive hourly wage with paid overtime. Previous agronomy interns at NEW have earned $7500-$11,000 during their internships!

This position also offers competitive benefits, including:

• Not from the area? Ask about our housing assistance options!
• Company vehicle
• Uniform allowance
• Reasonable time-off requests accommodated

This is your opportunity to join the NEW Cooperative team and maximize your learning opportunities!

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that values its employees and the communities it serves, we’d love to hear from you.

NEW Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.