About the role#
We are hiring a Field Research Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Product Development team to gain hands-on experience in research and development. This role involves working with technical specialists across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa to understand how product concepts move from ideas to the market. You will build agronomic knowledge and learn how to form partnerships between account managers, dealers, and growers.
What you'll do#
- Support technical product specialists with daily activities.
- Coordinate third-party research trials to test product efficacy.
- Manage field-scale side-by-side and strip trials.
- Visit plots to gather data and visual records.
- Analyze data and build tools to assist with product sales.
- Conduct small-scale research, including trial setup, pesticide application, and maintenance.
- Learn the features and benefits of CHS products and the crop protection development pipeline.
- Complete an individual project over the summer and present your findings.
- Assist with product applications as required.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in relevant coursework at a 2 or 4 year higher education institution.
- A genuine interest in agricultural business.
Location & details#
- Location: Willmar, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- Travel throughout South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska may be required to learn from various technical specialists.
About CHS Inc.
CHS Inc. is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives. The company operates in the energy, grain, and food sectors. It provides crop nutrients, livestock feed, and risk management services. Operations include petroleum refineries and the distribution of refined fuels and renewable energy products. The business maintains a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees.
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