Crop Scouting Intern: Hands-on Agronomy Training

Paycom - ATS; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Cooperative in Eldridge, IA is seeking a Crop Scouting Intern to join our intern team. You will work directly with the area agronomy sales advisor to scout fields for weeds, insects and disease pressure, and occasionally submit tissue samples.

Interns will attend training events and shadow with account managers and precision ag specialists. You will work with a mentor daily, ride along on crop scouting and farm visits to gain a true day-to-day experience of a sales agronomist and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework completed.
• Ag background preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Training sessions with our Agronomy Professionals and a formal program facilitated by Winfield.
• Complete regular plot visits to discuss weed and disease trends.
• Attend coordinated field trips to vendors and suppliers within the industry.
• Shadow a mentor daily to learn crop scouting and farm visits.
• Join board meetings to gain insight to member-owner perspectives.
• Represent River Valley at local summer fairs.
• Complete a summer-long project to report on at internship end.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver\'s license

Ag background

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework completed

Job description

River Valley Cooperative in Eldridge, IA is seeking a Crop Scouting Intern to join our intern team. You will work directly with the area agronomy sales advisor to scout fields for weeds, insects and disease pressure, and occasionally submit tissue samples.

Interns will attend training events and shadow with account managers and precision ag specialists. You will work with a mentor daily, ride along on crop scouting and farm visits to gain a true day-to-day experience of a sales agronomist and