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R.D. Offutt Farms · 1 month ago

Agronomy Intern (R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta)

WADENA, Minnesota, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $19/hr

R.D. Offutt Farms, in partnership with Syngenta, is offering a unique internship opportunity for college students pursuing a career in agriculture. The agronomy interns will gain hands-on experience working on real projects related to crop development, sustainability, and agricultural practices while learning from industry experts.

AgricultureFarmingFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with crop development, insect, weed and disease scouting, soil sampling, petiole sampling, social responsibility in agriculture and complete an individual agronomy project before the end of the internship and field agronomy problem solving

Gain on -the- job experience learning from industry experts from R.D. Offutt Farms, Syngenta and University faculty

Opportunity to present project to leadership (15-minute presentation and Q&A)

Opportunity to receive presentation training through Syngenta

Access to Syngenta Campus and Learning Edge resources and training

Maintain a clean work area, as well as care for all tools, machines, and equipment

Identify and communicate solutions in their area of responsibility

Communicate effectively with management and other team members

Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management

Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook

Conduct self in the presence of customers and community to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta

Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service

Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Qualification

Agriculture experienceCrop developmentInsect scoutingSoil samplingComputer skillsCustomer serviceEquipment maintenanceCommunication skills

Required

Enrolled or attending an approved agriculture program or another program approved in writing by R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta

Maintain acceptable GPA and attendance while in the program

Student must proactively communicate with management while attending school including providing a copy of their transcripts to R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta management after each quarter or semester

Adhere to academic policies, rules and regulations set forth by the higher learning center the student is attending

Strong computer skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to assemble and perform some maintenance functions on equipment

Valid driver's license

Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship