About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship based in Hartley, Iowa. You will gain hands-on experience in agronomy and agricultural retail operations. The position involves working on-site and requires travel to customer fields.
What you'll do#
- Inspect customer fields to monitor crop health and identify threats like weeds, insects, or diseases.
- Use Integrated Pest Management techniques and GPS technology to document findings.
- Photograph crops and complete inspection reports for customers and agronomy specialists.
- Discuss your findings with customers to answer questions and provide service.
- Assist with general agronomy tasks and agricultural retail operations.
- Help maintain and repair facility equipment.
- Attend technical training sessions and team meetings.
- Drive a company vehicle to various field locations.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Basic understanding of production agriculture.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to travel independently.
- Physical ability to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections.
- Willingness to participate in all required training sessions.
- Ability to lift 51 to 70 pounds and work in various weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: Hartley, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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