Emerging Agronomy Specialist: Field Trials

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking an Agronomy Trainee to join its New Grad Program at the Winterville, MS innovation farm. You will work with seasoned agronomists, assist in field trials, and rotate through nearby retail branches to broaden skills and exposure.

During the two-year program you will gain hands-on agronomy experience, data collection techniques, and collaboration with regional managers to support sustainable grower outcomes. Safety and teamwork are core values throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, soils, or related science required.
• Certified Crop Advisor or ability to become certified preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel or similar tools.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift up to 50 lbs; valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, implementing, and data collection for field trials and demonstrations.
• Organize field days, grower meetings, and training sessions.
• Manage and compile plot data for marketing formats.
• Evaluate products and share observations with product development.
• Coordinate third-party testing and assist in product selection for demos.
• Strengthen customer engagement with profitable and sustainable initiatives.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Data collection & analysis

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Soils, Ag Business, Biology, or other science‑related degree

Certified Crop Advisor or ability to become certified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking an Agronomy Trainee to join its New Grad Program at the Winterville, MS innovation farm. You will work with seasoned agronomists, assist in field trials, and rotate through nearby retail branches to broaden skills and exposure.

During the two-year program you will gain hands-on agronomy experience, data collection techniques, and collaboration with regional managers to support sustainable grower outcomes. Safety and teamwork are core values throughout the program.