Hands-On Summer Farm Research Intern

Beck's-Hybrid; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Housing stipend

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids in Effingham, IL is seeking a Practical Farm Research Intern for a paid, part-time summer internship from May through August 2027. You will participate in hands-on modules across planting, data collection, plot identification and production support, gaining real-world experience in field research.

This role requires undergraduate coursework in an agricultural field, a valid driver's license, and a safety-sensitive mindset.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate coursework in an agricultural related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.
• Farm background and general farm knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Planting module: learn to setup and plant various research studies at the PFR farm site, including organizing seed, planting, cleaning meter units, and flagging or staking plots.
• Data collection and thinning: collect, report, and analyze stand count data and thin plots to desired populations; compare treatments and agronomic variables.
• Plot identification: learn how test plots are designed and mapped and how to identify varieties and technologies by numbering and installing signs and stakes.
• Production module: support Beck’s Hybrids sales staff in the marketing area and ride along with the Location Lead on customer calls to evaluate product performance.
• This internship provides an opportunity to diagnose agronomic issues and evaluate hybrid performance in production agriculture.

Skills

Agricultural knowledge

Data collection

Field work

Education

Undergraduate coursework in agricultural field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Beck's Hybrids in Effingham, IL is seeking a Practical Farm Research Intern for a paid, part-time summer internship from May through August 2027. You will participate in hands-on modules across planting, data collection, plot identification and production support, gaining real-world experience in field research.

This role requires undergraduate coursework in an agricultural field, a valid driver's license, and a safety-sensitive mindset.