About the role#
Join us as a GROWMARK Agronomy Intern for the Summer of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience supporting agronomy operations and assisting farmer-member customers. This role is part of the GROWMARK Internship Program, which includes professional development, networking, and a capstone project.
What you'll do#
- Support agronomy professionals with daily operations and customer service.
- Learn about crop production, plant nutrition, and crop protection products.
- Monitor crop health through field scouting and data collection.
- Assist with agronomy trials, research projects, and field demonstrations.
- Use precision agriculture technology for scouting and data management.
- Help with product inventory, ordering, and receiving tasks.
- Build relationships by traveling to FS locations and attending grower events.
- Complete a summer internship project and present your findings.
- Participate in all program meetings, including the orientation, mid-summer, and conclusion events.
- Follow safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year university degree or certification program.
- Status as at least a second-semester junior or first-semester senior when the internship begins.
- Good academic standing.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight trips.
- Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds, work at heights, and work in varying weather conditions.
- Interest in agronomy and agriculture.
Location & details#
- Location: Newton, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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