About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in agronomy field operations. You will support the team by monitoring crop health and assisting with daily retail agricultural tasks. This is a full-time, paid position based in Thornton, Iowa.
What you'll do#
- Perform regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor health and growth conditions.
- Use Integrated Pest Management techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, and diseases.
- Document findings with notes and photographs to create inspection reports for customers.
- Discuss your findings with agronomy specialists and customers to answer questions.
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Attend technical training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture and are in good academic standing.
- You are at least 18 years of age.
- You hold a valid driver license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
- You are able to walk through crop fields for visual inspections.
- You are comfortable working in various weather conditions and can lift 51-70 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Thornton, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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