Field Data Technician Internship

Overview

Hefty Seed Company is a progressive, rapidly growing agriculture retailer that is offering field data technician internships at our locations. We are looking for someone with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. The desired candidate will have a positive attitude, a drive to help farmers, team-oriented, self-motivated, excellent follow-through skills, great verbal and written communication skills, enthusiasm for learning and a passion for agriculture.

The objective is to gain hands-on experience in the field while working closely with experienced agronomists.

• Ability to manage projects and carry out designated tasks
• Attention to detail ensuring projects are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Effective ability to communicate findings and implement
• Must be 18 years old and able to obtain a DOT medical card; pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related degree is a plus but not required

• Pull soils samples in an accurate and consistent manner
• Take tissue tests for farmers and review results
• Crop scouting for weeds, diseases, and insects
• Help determine stand count
• Learn how to read soil sample results
• Work collaboratively with the agronomy team to analyze data and provide actionable insights for crop management
• Perform regular testing for research trials and compile data (Baltic location only)
• Attend agronomist training and crop scouting events

Hours (approximately 55 hours per week):
Monday – Friday 7am-5:30pm;
Saturday 7am-noon;
Extra hours as needed

Hefty Seed Company