Crop Diagnostics Intern: Field Scout & Drone Data

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks Crop Technician Interns to support crop diagnostics throughout the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform soil moisture probes, conduct soil sampling, and assist with UAV flights to help make timely, informed decisions.

Expect 100% travel within the territory (75% in fields, 25% in training/tours/events). Outdoor work in all weather, strong organization, and self-motivation are essential; agronomy students preferred and a valid

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university; agronomy students preferred.
• Ability to use iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scouting fields and creating reports on weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts and anomalies.
• Utilize drones to observe fields, capture imagery, and collect data.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probes and report data to Ag Tech team.
• Collect soil samples to monitor in-season nutrient availability.
• Place, organize, and remove field signs; travel across territory.
• Weekly professional development activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

GPS software

Field equipment handling

Quick learning

Education

College/university enrollment

Agronomy student preferred

Tools

iPad

GPS

Drone operation

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks Crop Technician Interns to support crop diagnostics throughout the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform soil moisture probes, conduct soil sampling, and assist with UAV flights to help make timely, informed decisions.

Expect 100% travel within the territory (75% in fields, 25% in training/tours/events). Outdoor work in all weather, strong organization, and self-motivation are essential; agronomy students preferred and a valid