Agronomy Intern — Field Scouting & Mentorship (Summer)

Country Visions Cooperative; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Visions Cooperative in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking an Agronomy Intern for a summer internship of at least 90 days, earning $16 per hour. You will assist our agronomists by scouting fields, collecting soil and plant tissue samples, and supporting agronomic trials during the growing season.

You will be trained by experienced agronomists, participate in a structured internship program with group trainings, complete an agronomic project, and gain essential industry knowledge for a future

Qualifications

• Attending a place of higher education and studying agronomy or a related field.
• Willing to perform outdoor work in varying climates and extended hours during spring planting season.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist agronomists by scouting crop fields for weeds, insects, disease and nutrient deficiencies.
• Collect plant tissue samples and soil samples for analysis.
• Support agronomic trials and data collection throughout the growing season.
• Complete an agronomic project to showcase the educational experience.
• Promote Country Visions Cooperative in customer and employee interactions.

Skills

Field scouting

Soil sampling

Plant tissue sampling

Crop science knowledge

Education

Agronomy studies

Job description

Country Visions Cooperative in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking an Agronomy Intern for a summer internship of at least 90 days, earning $16 per hour. You will assist our agronomists by scouting fields, collecting soil and plant tissue samples, and supporting agronomic trials during the growing season.

You will be trained by experienced agronomists, participate in a structured internship program with group trainings, complete an agronomic project, and gain essential industry knowledge for a future