Crop Technician Intern: Field Diagnostics & Drone Data

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Crop Technician Intern to support crop diagnostics, field scouting, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, and UAV data collection for the growing season.

Interns travel within the territory (100%), spending 75% in fields and 25% in training and events. Enrollment in an accredited college is required; a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Agronomy students preferred, however any student with interest in agricultural field is considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use an iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scout fields and create scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• Perform UAV flights to collect data and imagery for the Ag Tech team.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Perform soil moisture probing and soil sampling; report data to the Ag Tech team.
• Place and remove field signs and assist with field observations.

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Crop Technician Intern to support crop diagnostics, field scouting, tissue sampling, soil moisture probing, and UAV data collection for the growing season.

Interns travel within the territory (100%), spending 75% in fields and 25% in training and events. Enrollment in an accredited college is required; a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential.