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

R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta, agriculture leaders, are partnering to offer a unique internship opportunity for college students pursuing a career in agriculture. This hands-on learning experience involves real projects and solutions in the potato industry.

About the role

Agronomy interns will learn about the nutritional value and sustainability of the potato, crop development, insect, weed, and disease scouting, soil and petiole sampling, and social responsibility in agriculture. They will gain insight into the vertically integrated farm experience from seed production through processing. Interns will work with industry experts from R.D. Offutt Farms, Syngenta, and university professors supporting the potato industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop development, insect, weed, and disease scouting, soil sampling, petiole sampling, and social responsibility initiatives in agriculture.
• Complete an individual agronomy project and field agronomy problem-solving tasks before the end of the internship.
• Gain on-the-job experience learning from industry experts at R.D. Offutt Farms, Syngenta, and university faculty.
• Present a 15-minute project to leadership, including a Q&A session.
• Receive presentation training through Syngenta.
• Access Syngenta Campus, Learning Edge resources, and training.
• Maintain a clean work area and care for all tools, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and communicate solutions in your area of responsibility.
• Work independently and collaboratively with team members and management.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and company policies as outlined in manuals and the employee handbook.
• Represent R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta professionally in the presence of customers and the community.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an approved agriculture program or another program approved in writing by R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta.
• Maintain an acceptable GPA and attendance while in the program.
• Proactively communicate with management, including providing transcripts after each quarter or semester.
• Adhere to academic policies, rules, and regulations of your higher learning institution.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to assemble and perform some maintenance on equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid work authorization in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow within the organization.

Pay

$16–$19 per hour.