About the role#
Join Gateway FS as an Agronomy Intern for the Summer of 2027. You will gain experience supporting agronomy operations and serving farmer-member customers. The role includes participating in the GROWMARK Internship Program, which features mentorship, professional development, networking, and a capstone project.
What you'll do#
- Support agronomy operations and assist professionals in serving farmer-member customers.
- Conduct field scouting, monitor crop health, and collect field data.
- Assist with agronomy trials, plot work, field demonstrations, and research projects.
- Use precision agriculture tools and technology for data collection.
- Support product inventory, ordering, and receiving.
- Participate in customer visits, grower events, and educational opportunities.
- Complete and present a summer internship project.
- Travel to various locations to build relationships with employees and industry partners.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university.
- Strong interest in agronomy, crop production, and agriculture.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and at various heights.
- Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a Class B Non-CDL license.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Baldwin, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027, starting no later than May 24, 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Benefits: Participation in the 401(k) plan is available.
- Attendance: Required to attend three internship events in May, June, and August 2027.
About GROWMARK, Inc.
GROWMARK, Inc. is an agricultural cooperative founded in 1927. It provides agronomy, energy, logistics, and grain marketing services to nearly 400,000 customers throughout North America. The company is headquartered in Normal, Illinois, and manages the FS trademark. It operates through a system of subsidiaries and retail divisions with annual sales of 10.9 billion dollars.
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