Agronomy Intern: Field Research & Crop Management

CSS-Farms; Town of Eagle (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS Farms in upstate New York is offering an Agronomy Intern role to support the Agronomy Team with field work, pest scouting, data collection, and R&D projects across the chip potato operation, gaining hands-on skills.

Start mid-May through mid-August with typical 7 AM to 5 PM hours; compensation is $16-$20 per hour; driving between farm sites is required; flexibility in start dates is provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science or related field.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one and pass vehicle insurance verification.
• Technically savvy with basic software capabilities including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support the Agronomy Team with weekly pest scouting, tissue sampling, crop management and irrigation scheduling.
• Participate in data collection of R&D test plots, and evaluation of on-farm research.
• Assist with irrigation system scheduling and soil moisture management.
• Gain experience in pesticide programs and planning.
• Give and receive real-time performance feedback to further your growth and leadership development.
• Deliver and present to management a summary of observations from field scouting and R&D efforts.
• Observe field operations as it relates to potato planting, harvesting, etc.
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities, as needed.

Skills

Organizational and project management

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

CSS Farms in upstate New York is offering an Agronomy Intern role to support the Agronomy Team with field work, pest scouting, data collection, and R&D projects across the chip potato operation, gaining hands-on skills.

Start mid-May through mid-August with typical 7 AM to 5 PM hours; compensation is $16-$20 per hour; driving between farm sites is required; flexibility in start dates is provided.