About the role#
Join Heritage FS as an Agronomy Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This paid, full-time internship provides hands-on experience in agronomy operations and customer service. You will work directly with agronomy professionals to support farmer-member customers while developing your knowledge of crop production and precision agriculture tools. The role requires travel to various FS locations to build professional relationships and complete project-based work, including weekly reflections and a final end of summer presentation.
What you'll do#
- Support daily agronomy operations and assist professionals in serving farmer-member customers.
- Learn about crop production practices, plant nutrition, and crop protection products.
- Conduct field scouting, monitor crop health, and collect field data.
- Assist with research projects, agronomy trials, and field demonstrations.
- Use precision agriculture technology for data collection and scouting.
- Help with product inventory, receiving, and ordering.
- Participate in grower events, customer visits, and educational opportunities.
- Follow all safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Travel to build relationships with customers, employees, and industry partners.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree or certification in agriculture from a university, technical college, or community college.
- Good academic standing at the start of the internship.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight trips.
- Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds, work at various heights, and operate in varying weather conditions.
- A CDL license is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cissna Park, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 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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