Crop Diagnostics Intern: Field Scouting & UAV Data

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; West Point (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to assist with crop diagnostics and field activities during the growing season. Responsibilities include scouting, UAV data collection, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, and maintaining field signs.

Interns will travel throughout the territory (100%), spend most of the time in fields (75%), with some time in training, tours, and events. A flexible work schedule and professional development activities are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Interest in agricultural/agronomy field considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use GPS software, iPad, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: create scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and field anomalies.
• UAV Flights: utilize drones to observe, imagery, and data collection.
• Tissue Sampling: collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing.
• Soil Moisture Probing: perform soil moisture tests and report data; install moisture monitoring equipment.
• Soil Sampling: collect soil nitrate samples for in-season nutrient monitoring.
• Field Signs: organize, place, and remove field signs.

Skills

Outdoor work

Organization

Self-motivation

Agronomy interest

Driver's license

GPS/iPad usage

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

GPS software

iPad

Field equipment

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to assist with crop diagnostics and field activities during the growing season. Responsibilities include scouting, UAV data collection, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, and maintaining field signs.

Interns will travel throughout the territory (100%), spend most of the time in fields (75%), with some time in training, tours, and events. A flexible work schedule and professional development activities are provided.