Crop Scout Internship: Mentorship & Field Experience

Prairieland FS, Inc.; Huntsville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieland FS, Inc. is offering a Crop Scout Student Internship in Camden, IL for the 2027 season. The role provides hands-on field experience, including IPM-based crop scouting, GPS fieldwork, and mentorship from agronomy professionals.

You will inspect fields, identify threats to yield, record findings with the MyFS Agronomy App, and interact with farmers while learning about retail operations and training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; ag background preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to walk fields and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect crop fields using IPM techniques and GPS technology.
• Identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield‑limiting threats.
• Use the MyFS Agronomy App to record findings and share reports.
• Work alongside agronomy specialists and interact directly with farmers.
• Gain exposure to agricultural retail operations and attend training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Prairieland FS, Inc. is offering a Crop Scout Student Internship in Camden, IL for the 2027 season. The role provides hands-on field experience, including IPM-based crop scouting, GPS fieldwork, and mentorship from agronomy professionals.

You will inspect fields, identify threats to yield, record findings with the MyFS Agronomy App, and interact with farmers while learning about retail operations and training programs.