Intern - Agronomy
Intern - Agronomy
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Job Description
CSS Farms a multistate agricultural business strives to provide innovative solutions and superior quality and service to our customers. We proudly and relentlessly continue to meet the highest standards of stewardship when it comes to the three things we value most: our land our employees and our communities.
We are a teamoriented company with a high trust entrepreneurial culture. We value our employees opinions we have a strong work ethic and are focused on growing great vegetables and developing our operations profitably. People who are most successful at CSS Farms are energetic selfdirected and pragmatic.
Summary
The Agronomy Intern works closely with the Dalhart TX Agronomy Team to support and learn handson skills related to farm operations. As the Agronomy Intern you will gain exposure to all facets of our chip & table potato operation through field work research projects and educational opportunities.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Support the Agronomy Team with weekly pest scouting tissue sampling crop management and irrigation scheduling.
- Participate in data collection of R&D test plots and evaluation of onfarm research.
- Assist with irrigation system scheduling and soil moisture management.
- Gain experience in pesticide programs and planning.
- Give and receive realtime performance feedback to further your growth and leadership development.
- Deliver and present to management a summary of observations from field scouting and R&D efforts.
- Observe field operations as it relates to potato planting harvesting etc.
- Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Physical Demands
- Walking and working outdoors in the elements.
- Driving between farm sites to move samples and other supplies.
- Regularly lifting objects (such as potato samples) of up to 4050 lbs.
Expected Hours of Work
- MidMay through MidAugust (Start and End Dates are Flexible based on Candidates schedule)
- Typical daily farm hours are 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday with occasional hours outside this window during peak times (Planting/Harvest).
Required Qualifications
- Are pursuing an Associates or Bachelor degree in agronomy crop science or related field.
- A valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one and pass vehicle insurance verification.
Desired Qualifications
- Are generally tech savvy and can use basic software systems such Excel Word.
- Possess excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Are an excellent communicator; asking for and valuing positive and constructive feedback in an effort to grow within your role and career.
Work Authorization
- In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Benefits
- Receive a competitive pay package.
- Get reimbursement for eligible travel expenses.
- Participate in realworld applications of Agronomy from a leading US potato company.
- Make valuable contacts within the industry who can assist you with your career development now and in the future.
- Gain an understanding of the entire business including agronomy operations employee management and logistics by spending time with Farm Equipment and Operations Managers.
AAP/EEO Statement
CSS Farms is an EOE.
CSS Farms expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
