Crop Field Technician Intern — Drones & Field Data

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license education reimbursement

Intern incentives

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. invites students to join as Crop Technician Interns to support crop diagnostics throughout the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform soil moisture probes, and assist with UAV flights, helping the Ag Tech team make timely decisions.

The role requires 100% travel within the territory with 75% in fields and 25% in training events. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited college or university, preferably in agronomy, and possess a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.
• Agronomy students preferred, however any student with an interest in farming may apply.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Scouting: identify weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and field anomalies; report to Ag Tech team.
• UAV flights: perform aerial observations, collect imagery and data.
• Tissue sampling: collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing.
• Soil moisture probing: test and report in-field data; install moisture sensors when needed.
• Soil sampling: collect nitrate samples for in-season nutrient monitoring.
• Place and remove field signs; assist with organization of field activities.

Skills

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Quick learner

Driver's license

GPS software

iPad proficiency

Education

Agronomy student

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university

Tools

Drones (UAV)

GPS devices

Field equipment

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. invites students to join as Crop Technician Interns to support crop diagnostics throughout the growing season. You will scout fields, collect tissue samples, perform soil moisture probes, and assist with UAV flights, helping the Ag Tech team make timely decisions.

The role requires 100% travel within the territory with 75% in fields and 25% in training events. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited college or university, preferably in agronomy, and possess a