Exploring Ag Intern - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Lehigh, PA

Agronomy Operations Intern

GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose and Summary Statement : Serves as the Agronomy Operations Intern under the direction of location management, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry prepare for future career.

Essential Job Functions :

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

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What You'll Be Doing :

If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on Agronomy experience, then we can't wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers. A few key areas of emphasis include :

What You Bring To The Table :

You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university. You are in good academic standing.

What We Bring To The Table :

We value relationships and people first and foremost. We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry. We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources. We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

What You Didn't Know About Us :

The GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Internship Program is in its 8th year. The program has given students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the GROWMARK System "home" today! We are an equal opportunity / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans. Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and / or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.