Field Agronomy Intern: Hands-on Crop Health & IPM

FS System; Melbourne (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Century FS, Inc. in Melbourne, IA, seeks a Retail Agronomy Intern to gain hands-on experience in field inspections and customer service while supporting agronomy operations.

You will assist with equipment maintenance, drive to crop field locations, and document findings using IPM and GPS tools, helping agronomy specialists deliver value to customers. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a willingness to learn about production agriculture, with training opportunities and exposure

Qualifications

• Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.
• Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed
• Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Hands on-on experience in agronomy field and operations
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair
• Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
• Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.
• Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.
• Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.
• Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings
• Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Agronomy basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS technology

Driver's license

Job description

New Century FS, Inc. in Melbourne, IA, seeks a Retail Agronomy Intern to gain hands-on experience in field inspections and customer service while supporting agronomy operations.

You will assist with equipment maintenance, drive to crop field locations, and document findings using IPM and GPS tools, helping agronomy specialists deliver value to customers. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a willingness to learn about production agriculture, with training opportunities and exposure