Agronomy Operations Intern: Field Research & Hands-On Learning

Legacy Farmers Cooperative; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

In-house training

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Internship Program invites students to gain hands-on agronomy experience in the field. You will work on operations, maintenance, and customer relations at FS locations, while learning to operate research equipment and apply crop protection products.

The program supports skill development, requires enrollment in a degree or certificate program, and may require CDL and applicator license attainment, with travel and safety training as part of the experience.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Must have 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.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers, building professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

Pursuing degree/certification

First/second year student

Tools

CDL

Commercial applicator license

Job description

GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Internship Program invites students to gain hands-on agronomy experience in the field. You will work on operations, maintenance, and customer relations at FS locations, while learning to operate research equipment and apply crop protection products.

The program supports skill development, requires enrollment in a degree or certificate program, and may require CDL and applicator license attainment, with travel and safety training as part of the experience.