Crop Diagnostics Intern: Field Scout & Drone Data

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is offering a Crop Technician Intern position in Indiana. The role involves field scouting, tissue sampling, UAV data collection, and soil moisture work to support agronomy services.

Interns travel 100% within the territory and participate in ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates are agronomy students with strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college or university; agronomy preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Willing to travel 100% in territory.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: create reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and field anomalies; report observations to Ag Tech team.
• UAV flights: operate drones to collect imagery and data.
• Tissue sampling: collect corn or soybean tissue for testing.
• Soil moisture probing and soil sampling to guide irrigation and nutrient decisions.
• Place and remove field signs; assist Ag Tech team with observations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Quick learner

Valid driver's license

Education

Agronomy student

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is offering a Crop Technician Intern position in Indiana. The role involves field scouting, tissue sampling, UAV data collection, and soil moisture work to support agronomy services.

Interns travel 100% within the territory and participate in ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates are agronomy students with strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and a valid driver's license.