Keystone Cooperative · 1 month ago
Crop Technician Intern
Bainbridge, IN
Internship
Hybrid
InternKeystone Cooperative is seeking Crop Technician Interns to perform various crop diagnostic jobs throughout the growing season. The role involves scouting fields, collecting samples, conducting UAV flights, and assisting with field signs to support informed agricultural decisions.
AgricultureAnimal FeedEnergyFarming
Responsibilities
Scouting: Create scouting reports that identify weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and any other field anomalies. Report observations back to Ag Tech team
UAV Flights: Utilize drones to make aerial observations, produce imagery, and collect data
Tissue Sampling: Collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing
Soil Moisture Probing: Perform soil moisture tests in designated fields and report data back to Ag Tech team. Install moisture monitoring equipment used to make watering recommendation on irrigated field
Soil Sampling: Soil nitrate sample collection used to monitor in-season nutrient availability
Field Signs: Organize, place, and remove field signs
100% travel in territory
75% in fields, 25% in training/tours/events
Flexible work schedule
Weekly professional development activities
Qualification
Required
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time and under all weather conditions
Above average organizational skills, ability to understand new concepts, and learn quickly
Complete work with little or no supervision in a timely manner; self-motivated
Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle
Ability to use an iPad, GPS software, and field equipment
Currently enrolled in accredited college or university
Preferred
Agronomy students preferred, however any student with a genuine interest in working in the agricultural/agronomy field is considered
Benefits
Mileage Reimbursement following IRS Standard Rate.
Drone License education and exam fee reimbursement.
Incentives/Awards for interns who complete internship.
Company
Keystone Cooperative
Keystone Cooperative is an agricultural cooperative that provides agronomy, energy, grain marketing, and swine production services.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase