Drone Operations Intern — Field Agronomy & FAA Training

Heartland Farms, LLC; Town of Hancock (WI); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Heartland Farms is seeking a Crop Science Intern in Hancock, WI to assist in field crop projects using drone technology. The role reports to the Research Agronomist and offers hands-on experience with testing plots and data collection.

The internship includes training to obtain FAA Part 107, pesticide applicator licensing, and georeferenced mapping. Flexible seasonal schedule with part-time hours and potential for extended work during planting and harvest.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in agronomy or related field.
• Enrolled in college or technical program.
• Experience in production agriculture preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with crop scouting, data recording, and problem solving.
• Generate reports and presentations for the Research and Farm Operations Team.
• Assist in planning weed, disease, and pest control strategies.
• Learn drone operations including maintenance and field mapping.

Connaissances

Tech savvy

Local travel up to 75%

Lift 50 lbs

Independent worker

Formation

Currently pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, or related field

Enrolled in college/technical school

Description du poste

Heartland Farms is seeking a Crop Science Intern in Hancock, WI to assist in field crop projects using drone technology. The role reports to the Research Agronomist and offers hands-on experience with testing plots and data collection.

The internship includes training to obtain FAA Part 107, pesticide applicator licensing, and georeferenced mapping. Flexible seasonal schedule with part-time hours and potential for extended work during planting and harvest.