About the role#
As an Agronomy Operations intern, you will work under the direction of location management to learn the foundation of the industry. This role provides hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations to help prepare you for a future career in the field. You will work with the team at Legacy Farmers Cooperative in the Findlay, Ohio area.
What you'll do#
- Assist with general agronomy functions, including facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
- Visit FS locations and customers to build professional relationships.
- Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
- Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
- Perform inventory control and ordering.
- Complete an operational project aimed at improving business efficiencies.
- Submit weekly activity reports and participate in required training.
- Participate in all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities, including a required orientation meeting on May 17-18, 2027.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree or certification program at a community college, technical college, or university, and in good academic standing.
- Ability to obtain a CDL and a commercial applicator license with required endorsements.
- A valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and a valid medical card.
- Ability to travel independently, including overnight stays when necessary.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in varying weather conditions, and work at elevated heights or platforms.
- Ability to work independently.
Location & details#
- Location: Findlay, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This role is on-site.
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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