Precision Ag Intern

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Precision Agriculture Intern to join our team for the upcoming summer 2026. This internship offers hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge agricultural technologies and practices. The intern will assist in the collection, analysis, and application of agronomic data to improve crop production, input efficiency, and overall farm management.

• Assist with crop scouting and agronomic data collection (e.g., plant health, pest/disease presence, stand counts).
• Regularly monitor and document trial performance data at plot and field levels.
• Use GPS-enabled equipment for geo‑referenced data logging.
• Collect and process soil, tissue, and yield samples.

• Operate and calibrate precision ag equipment (e.g., planters, sprayers, yield monitors, UAVs/drones).
• Upload/download field data from monitors and transfer it to GIS platforms or cloud‑based software.

• Assist in analyzing field maps (e.g., NDVI, yield, soil variability)
• Support variable rate prescription creation for seeding, fertilization, and crop protection applications.
• Help maintain data integrity in software systems like Ag Leader, Climate Field View, John Deere Operations Center, Case IH, SMS, etc.

• Help troubleshoot hardware/software issues related to field equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance and sensor calibration.
• Collaborate with Agronomy Operations & Sales teams to learn hardware and operation principles of Variable Rate Application technology and UAVs

• Document field observations and findings.
• Communicate regularly with the agronomy team and contribute to team meetings.
• Prepare end‑of‑season internship reports or presentations on findings and experiences.

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Precision Ag, Ag Systems Technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in precision farming, agronomic practices, and data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of crop production systems and agricultural machinery.
• Familiarity with mapping and farm management software is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a field environment (walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, working in various weather conditions).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience operating or assisting with drones/UAVs.
• Knowledge of GIS/GPS systems and applications.
• Exposure to agronomic sampling methods and tools.
• Experience with equipment brands such as John Deere, Case IH, Trimble, or Raven.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.