GROWMARK Agronomy Intern Ag-Land FS Tremont, IL
Job Location:
Tremont, PA - USA
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Job Summary
SALARY: $19/hour
BENEFITS:We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. Its the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth our communities and businesses perform together Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company their owners and their customers while enacting to help the environment and greater good.
PURPOSEAND SUMMARYSTATEMENT:
JoinAg-Land FSas an Agronomy Internfor the Summer of 2027and gain real-world experience supporting agronomy operations and farmer-member knowledge in crop production field scouting precision agriculture and customer service whileparticipatingin the GROWMARK Internship Program which includes mentorship professional development networking and a capstone project.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Support agronomy operations andassistagronomy professionals in serving farmer-member customers.
Learncrop production practices crop protection products plant nutrition and agronomic recommendations.
Conduct field scouting activitiesmonitorcrop health and collect field data.
Assistwith agronomy trials plot work field demonstrations and research projects.
Utilize precision agriculture tools and technology for scouting and data collection.
Support product inventory ordering receiving and operational activities.
Participate in customer visits grower events and educational opportunities.
Travel to FS locations to build relationships with employees customers and industry partners.
Follow safety stewardship and regulatory compliance requirements.
Complete special projects andassistwithadditionaloperationalactivities asneeded.
REQUIREMENTS:
Pursuing a degree or certification from a community college technical college or university and in good academic standing at the start of the internshipwith preferredcandidatesgoing intotheir junioror Senior year at thetime ofthe internship(i.e. juniors going intotheirsenior year qualifybut students graduating before the start of their internship do not).
Interestin agronomy crop production and agriculture.
Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability tolift upto 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditionsas well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.
Valid drivers license and willingness to travel including occasional overnight travel.
Follows GROWMARKs Code of Conduct andCompliance Program Environmental Health and Safety OSHA and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.
Perform all otherdutiesas assigned.
PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS:
Participate in all GROWMARK Internship Program activities and meetings.
Ability to work a minimum of12 weeksover the Summer starting May 24 2027.
Attend three required internship events:
May 24-25 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington IL)
June 28-30 2027: Mid-Summer Meeting (Location TBD)
August 11-12 2027: Conclusion Meeting (Bloomington IL)
Activelyparticipatein mentoring networking and professional development opportunities.
Complete and present a summer internship project.
WHY JOIN US
Gain hands-on agronomy experience grow your professional network and learn from industry leaders while exploring career opportunities within the GROWMARK System and supporting farmer-member customers.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
GROWMARK is a trusted co-op, providing services in agronomy, commercial construction, energy, electronic payment systems, grain, tank and truck, warehouse and logistics. GROWMARK provides an exceptional experience.
