Field Crop Technician Intern: Scouting & Drone Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Hamilton, MI is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support crop diagnostics, scouting, tissue sampling, UAV data collection, and soil moisture work during the growing season.

This part‑time role involves 100% travel within the territory and field work in diverse weather conditions. You will be enrolled in an accredited college/university and gain hands-on experience with our Ag Tech team, using iPads, GPS tools, and field equipment while learning best practices in

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Currently enrolled in college or university; agronomy students preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use an iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scouting fields and creating reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and anomalies.
• Perform UAV flights to collect imagery and data for analysis.
• Collect corn or soybean tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Conduct soil moisture probing and report data to Ag Tech team; install moisture sensors as needed.
• Collect soil samples to monitor in-season nutrient availability and manage soil health.
• Assist with placing and removing field signs and travel across the territory as required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university

Tools

GPS software

iPad

Field equipment

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Hamilton, MI is seeking a Crop Technician Intern to support crop diagnostics, scouting, tissue sampling, UAV data collection, and soil moisture work during the growing season.

This part‑time role involves 100% travel within the territory and field work in diverse weather conditions. You will be enrolled in an accredited college/university and gain hands-on experience with our Ag Tech team, using iPads, GPS tools, and field equipment while learning best practices in