Agronomy Intern: Field Scout & Research Support

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

Job summary

CSS Farms in New York seeks an Agronomy Intern to support the Agronomy Team and learn hands-on skills in farm operations related to our chip potato program. You will gain exposure to field work, R&D projects, and educational opportunities.

The role offers practical experience in pest scouting, data collection, irrigation scheduling, and soil-moisture management, with opportunities for growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Are pursuing an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science or related field.
• A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one and pass vehicle insurance verification.

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 skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Agronomy degree in progress

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

CSS Farms in New York seeks an Agronomy Intern to support the Agronomy Team and learn hands-on skills in farm operations related to our chip potato program. You will gain exposure to field work, R&D projects, and educational opportunities.

The role offers practical experience in pest scouting, data collection, irrigation scheduling, and soil-moisture management, with opportunities for growth and leadership development.