About the role#
Syngenta is looking for a Vegetable Seed Production Intern to join our team in Caldwell, Idaho. This internship provides hands-on experience in seed production operations and field research. You will work on real projects, support daily business operations, and apply your academic knowledge to agricultural challenges. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform fieldwork, including planting, rouging, and seed harvest.
- Manage labor crews and scout fields for pests.
- Interact with growers and support production research.
- Gain exposure to harvest receiving, conditioning, and packaging operations.
- Learn production practices for sweet corn, garden beans, and sugar snap peas.
- Manage data from experiments, including acquisition and analysis support.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License and eligibility to work in the US.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work long hours, including 7 days per week, in an outside environment.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate leadership.
- Knowledge of plant physiology and seed biology.
- Prior farming or seed production experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Caldwell, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Syngenta
Syngenta operates as an agriculture company focused on crop protection and seeds. It develops technologies to support farming practices and resource management. The company maintains operations in over 100 countries. It functions as part of the Syngenta Group and employs more than 10,001 people.
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