Paid Farm Research Intern - Hands-on Agronomy & Data Housing

Beck'S Superior Hybrids; Colfax (IA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids is offering a Practical Farm Research Intern position in Colfax, IA. This paid internship runs May through August 2027 and includes furnished housing or a housing stipend.

Interns will participate in planting, data collection, plot identification, and production modules across multiple research learning topics. Educational requirements include undergraduate coursework in agriculture, with a valid driver’s license and a safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate coursework in agriculture or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.
• Farm background and general farm knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Planting module: set up and plant research studies at the PFR farm site, including organizing seed and staking plots.
• Data collection and thinning module: collect, report and analyze stand count data; thin plots to target populations.
• Plot identification module: map test plots and correctly identify varieties and technologies by signs and stakes.
• Production module: provide agronomic support to Beck’s Hybrids sales staff; ride along with location lead on customer calls.
• This internship provides experience diagnosing agronomic issues and evaluating hybrid performance.

Skills

Driver's license

Farm experience

Field data collection

Education

Undergraduate agricultural coursework

Job description

Beck’s Hybrids is offering a Practical Farm Research Intern position in Colfax, IA. This paid internship runs May through August 2027 and includes furnished housing or a housing stipend.

Interns will participate in planting, data collection, plot identification, and production modules across multiple research learning topics. Educational requirements include undergraduate coursework in agriculture, with a valid driver’s license and a safety-conscious mindset.