Agronomy Trainee

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking an Agronomy Trainee to join its New Grad Program at the Winterville, MS innovation farm. You will work with seasoned agronomists, assist in field trials, and rotate through nearby retail branches to broaden skills and exposure.

During the two-year program you will gain hands-on agronomy experience, data collection techniques, and collaboration with regional managers to support sustainable grower outcomes. Safety and teamwork are core values throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, soils, or related science required.
• Certified Crop Advisor or ability to become certified preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel or similar tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, implementing, and data collection for field trials and demonstrations.
• Organize field days, grower meetings, and training sessions.
• Manage and compile plot data for marketing formats.
• Evaluate products and share observations with product development.
• Coordinate third-party testing and assist in product selection for demos.
• Strengthen customer engagement with profitable and sustainable initiatives.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Data collection & analysis

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Soils, Ag Business, Biology, or other science‑related degree

Certified Crop Advisor or ability to become certified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

The Agronomy Trainee position provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience in agronomics and retail operations. This role is part of Nutrien Ag Solution’s New Grad Program which is a two-year development program for early career professionals. This position is primarily located at Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Winterville, MS innovation farm. At the innovation farm, the employee will work alongside seasoned agronomists, plant breeders and farm staff to deepen their agronomic skills and knowledge. The employee will also have set periods of time where they work at a nearby Nutrien Ag Solutions retail branch to broaden their knowledge, skills and exposure to other roles in the greater Nutrien Ag Solutions business. The program also involves additional development with a peer group from across North America during the two-year program.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Farm Supervisor and Innovation Farm Staff in planning, implementing and data collection of field trials and demonstrations
• Organize and facilitate field days, grower meetings, post-harvest meetings, training, etc
• Manage and compile data including plot data, seed matrix, etc. to field in Marketing format
• Evaluate product including building product knowledge set, sharing local observations with product development team, and be the expert on Dyna‑Gro Products
• Coordinate 3rd Party testing and assist in product selection for yield and demo plots
• Strengthen customer engagement by incorporating profitable and sustainably initiatives
• Collaborate with Regional Agronomy Managers, Precision Ag Lead, Seeds Agronomist, and Loveland Sales Managers to implement trials and learnings to benefit local sales force
• Collaborate with Division leadership and Crop Consultants to gain understanding of challenges and issues in sales support of agricultural inputs and customer interaction
• Perform branch level duties during branch rotations including include delivery, warehousing, sales, soil sampling, crop scouting, and other operations
• Participate in New Grad Program seminars and development activities
• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Soils, Ag Business, Biology, or other science‑related degree required
• Experience in Ag industry; understanding standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry, as well as, the application of agricultural chemicals and development of agronomy plans preferred
• Certified Crop Advisor or ability to become certified preferred
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, lift heavy loads (up to 50 lbs), and tolerate harsh climate conditions as needed
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does.Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes agreat responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees andshareholders, our communities, and the planet.