Summer Agronomy Intern: Field Trials & Data

Phase2 Technology; Kilbourne (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise FS, headquartered in Illinois, is offering a Summer 2027 GROWMARK Agronomy Internship to support agronomy operations and serve farmer-member customers. You will learn crop production practices, plant nutrition, and data collection while engaging in mentorship, networking, and a capstone project.

The program emphasizes field scouting, precision agriculture, and hands-on experience, with travel to FS locations and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the start of the internship.
• Interest in agronomy, crop production, and agriculture.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, including at heights.

Responsibilities

• Support agronomy operations and assist agronomy professionals in serving farmer-member customers.
• Learn crop production practices, crop protection products, plant nutrition, and agronomic recommendations.
• Conduct field scouting activities, monitor crop health, and collect field data.
• Assist with agronomy trials, plot work, field demonstrations, and research projects.
• Utilize precision agriculture tools and technology for scouting and data collection.
• Support product inventory, ordering, receiving, and operational activities.
• Participate in customer visits, grower events, and educational opportunities.
• Travel to FS locations to build relationships with employees, customers, and industry partners.
• Follow safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Complete special projects and assist with additional operational activities, as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree/certification

Job description

Sunrise FS, headquartered in Illinois, is offering a Summer 2027 GROWMARK Agronomy Internship to support agronomy operations and serve farmer-member customers. You will learn crop production practices, plant nutrition, and data collection while engaging in mentorship, networking, and a capstone project.

The program emphasizes field scouting, precision agriculture, and hands-on experience, with travel to FS locations and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.