Practical Farm Research Intern

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

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Practical Farm Research Intern

Intern Part-Time Colfax, IA, Colfax, IA, US 1 Attachments

Duration: Paid Internship from May - August 2027.

Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided.

What to expect: Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc.

Purpose and Scope

Interns will be involved in several Research Learning Modules throughout the internship, including planting, data collection and thinning, plot identification, and production. Each experience will provide education and work experience in a different facet of research.

Responsibilities

• Planting Module
  • Interns may learn how to setup and plant various types of research studies at the PFR farm site. This will include organizing seed, planting, cleaning out meter units, and flagging or staking plots as they are planted.
• Data Collection and Thinning Module
  • Interns will learn how to collect, report, and analyze stand count data, as well as thin plots to desired populations. Stand counts will be taken to compare fungicide treatments/insecticide treatments and many additional agronomic variables.
• Plot Identification Module
  • Interns will learn how test plots are designed and mapped as well as the proper identification of varieties and technologies by numbering and installing signs and stakes on plots.
• Production Module
  • Interns will learn various aspects of production agriculture through agronomic support of Beck’s Hybrids sales staff in the marketing area. Opportunities will be available to ride along with the PFR Location Lead on customer calls to evaluate product performance.

This provides an excellent opportunity to learn how to diagnose agronomic issues and how to evaluate hybrid performance in real world production agriculture.

Job Requirements

Education and training:

• Undergraduate course work in 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.

Technical knowledge:

• Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.

Experience:

• Farm background and general farm knowledge helpful.

Other

• Start work in early May and work through early August.

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.