Crop Diagnostics Intern | Drone & Field Scout

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support agronomy services through field scouting, tissue and soil sampling, UAV flights, and data collection. You will help make timely crop health decisions and learn practical diagnostic skills.

This internship offers hands-on training while working outdoors across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Enrollment in an accredited college program is required, with travel across territory and a kickoff emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Interest in agricultural/agronomy field is required/considered.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, and stand counts.
• UAV Flights: operate drones to collect imagery and data.
• Tissue and soil sampling: collect samples for testing.
• Soil moisture probing: conduct moisture tests and report results.
• Field signs: manage field signs and assist with signs on sites.
• Travel: 100% travel within territory; 75% in fields, 25% in training.
• Flexible work schedule and weekly professional development.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Driver's license

GPS software usage

iPad field usage

Education

Enrolled in agronomy program

Tools

Drones/UAV operations

GPS equipment

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support agronomy services through field scouting, tissue and soil sampling, UAV flights, and data collection. You will help make timely crop health decisions and learn practical diagnostic skills.

This internship offers hands-on training while working outdoors across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Enrollment in an accredited college program is required, with travel across territory and a kickoff emphasis on safety and