Paid Summer Production Internship — Agriculture

Beck's-Hybrid; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing or stipend

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids in Coon Rapids, IA offers a Production Intern position for a part-time, paid internship from May through August 2027. Interns will participate in multiple learning segments across plant growth, pathology, entomology, nutrition, and weed control, gaining hands-on experience in seed production.

Housing options are furnished or stipend provided; start in May and conclude in August with a summer project and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed sophomore year in college and be majoring in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Management, or Ag Economics.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• Production agriculture background and equipment knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn seed production basics for corn and soybeans.
• Assist in scouting for emergence, stand counts, and growth.
• Support IPM activities and insect trap monitoring.
• Participate in soil nitrate sampling and leaf tissue tests.
• Document project notes and participate in a research project.

Skills

Positive attitude

Outdoor work ability

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Adaptability

Education

Sophomore standing in Agronomy or related field

Tools

Class A CDL

Valid driver's license

Job description

Beck's Hybrids in Coon Rapids, IA offers a Production Intern position for a part-time, paid internship from May through August 2027. Interns will participate in multiple learning segments across plant growth, pathology, entomology, nutrition, and weed control, gaining hands-on experience in seed production.

Housing options are furnished or stipend provided; start in May and conclude in August with a summer project and professional development opportunities.