Field Agronomy Intern: Drones, Data & Growth

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drone license reimbursement

Incentives/Awards for interns

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks an Agronomist Support Intern to assist with on-farm trials and product evaluation through the growing season. You will complete a project designed by an agronomist, observe trials, and prepare scouting reports on weeds, pests, and product performance.

Travel is 100% within the territory, with most time in the fields and some time in training sessions. Current enrollment in an accredited college is required, with agronomy juniors or seniors preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Agronomy knowledge or related field experience preferred for internships.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Experience with GPS software used for field data collection.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and field equipment in agronomy contexts.

Responsibilities

• Make observations and collect data from on-farm trials and Keystone plots.
• Create scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stands, and product performance.
• Utilize drones for aerial observations, imagery, and data analysis.
• Collect corn and soybean tissue for tissue testing.
• Perform soil moisture tests.
• Organize, place, and remove field signs for each trial.
• Shadow an agronomist and assist with field calls.
• Collaborate on a summer project and prepare a year-end presentation.
• Travel 100% within the territory; 60% in fields, 40% in training/events/shadowing.

Skills

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Agronomy knowledge

Driver's license

GPS software

Field equipment

Microsoft Office

Education

Agronomy student (junior/senior)

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS Software

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. seeks an Agronomist Support Intern to assist with on-farm trials and product evaluation through the growing season. You will complete a project designed by an agronomist, observe trials, and prepare scouting reports on weeds, pests, and product performance.

Travel is 100% within the territory, with most time in the fields and some time in training sessions. Current enrollment in an accredited college is required, with agronomy juniors or seniors preferred.