Field Agronomy Intern – Outdoor, Hands-On Training

FS System; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and leadership dev

Community involvement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

AgVantage FS in New Hampton, IA seeks an Agronomy Intern to perform field inspections, monitor crop health, and assist with agronomy operations. The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, reporting findings, and supporting agronomy staff to deliver quality customer service.

The intern will use GPS technology and IPM techniques, maintain equipment, and participate in training. This position is ideal for students pursuing an Agriculture degree seeking practical experience in a cooperative setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Able to walk crop fields and perform visual inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of customer crop fields.
• Document findings and generate inspection reports.
• Use IPM and GPS to identify threats to crops.
• Operate field equipment and assist with maintenance.
• Provide customer service and communicate results to team.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Field inspection

GPS technology

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Agriculture degree

Tools

GPS technology

IPM techniques

Field research equipment

Job description

AgVantage FS in New Hampton, IA seeks an Agronomy Intern to perform field inspections, monitor crop health, and assist with agronomy operations. The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, reporting findings, and supporting agronomy staff to deliver quality customer service.

The intern will use GPS technology and IPM techniques, maintain equipment, and participate in training. This position is ideal for students pursuing an Agriculture degree seeking practical experience in a cooperative setting.