Crop Diagnostics Intern: Field & Drone Tech

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Kempton (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education and exam fee

Intern incentives/awards

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostics across the growing season. Responsibilities include scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and assisting with field signs.

This role requires 100% travel within the territory, with 75% in fields and 25% in training and events. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, preferably agronomy students, and have a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Agronomy student preferred; any student with interest in ag field considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; self-motivated and organized.
• Ability to use iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• UAV Flights: perform drone observations, imagery, and data collection.
• Tissue Sampling: collect corn/soy tissue and prep for testing.
• Soil Moisture Probing: test soils and report data to Ag Tech team.
• Soil Sampling: collect soil nitrate samples for in-season analysis.
• Field Signs: place, organize, and remove field signs.
• Travel: 100% travel in territory; 75% in fields, 25% in training/events.
• Education/Training: participate in weekly development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

GPS/iPad usage

Drone operation

Education

Agronomy student

Tools

Drone

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform crop diagnostics across the growing season. Responsibilities include scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, UAV flights, and assisting with field signs.

This role requires 100% travel within the territory, with 75% in fields and 25% in training and events. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, preferably agronomy students, and have a valid driver’s