Precision Ag Internship
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AgState
Alton, IA, US
Summary
The intern will assist the Precision Ag team by managing customer data, generating reports, and conducting research projects. They will also shadow technicians and interact with growers to support agronomy business solutions and marketing decisions.
Job Description
Precision Ag Internship
AgState is currently seeking a Precision Ag Intern! Do you have a desire to learn about precision agronomy practices, interact with customers, and learn the science behind producing a great crop? Do you display a strong desire to have exposure to customers and technology?
We will offer a 12-week paid internship to a qualified and motivated individual who will be responsible for learning our agronomy business and understanding management and operations viewpoints while working on special projects. As an intern, you will be responsible for entering customer data into our Precision Ag systems, generating reports, and presenting data to the Precision Ag team and customers! You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service with the opportunity to develop even more soft skills that will be beneficial in school and beyond!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Learn and research areas of precision agronomy business by:
- Shadowing Precision Ag Technicians and learning about prescription maps, yield maps, and reports.
- Learning the fundamentals of sales and customer relations of our retail Precision Ag products
- Assisting the Seed Product Manager and Precision Ag Manager on special projects
- Utilize map information, Soil Map, SMS Advanced, and SMS mobile.
- Learning agronomy business, management viewpoints, agronomy operations, and attend regular grower and team meetings.
- Conduct special projects for Agronomy Team
- Develop and coordinate agronomy business solutions.
- Responsible for an overall assigned sales/research project in conjunction with all corporate research initiatives including but not limited to taking pictures, sampling, and gathering data.
- Present findings to sales group at completion of project
- Interact with growers.
- Work with growers to manage risk and present data to help make marketing decisions.
- Work in a safe & efficient manner according to our safety policies
- Provide above average customer service.
- Assist other locations, as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and good driving record
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Passion for Agriculture!
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursing an associate or bachelor’s degree in an Ag related field
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **
Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.
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To submit your application or to view our other openings within the company visit us online at www.AgState.org. Contact Human Resources for an Internal Application.
AT AGSTATE, WE HELP PRODUCERS PROSPER.
We work for you, whether you need agronomic advice, solutions and services, high-quality feed, or innovative risk management products for grain.
AgState was formed September 1, 2021, when ALCECO and First Cooperative Association became a merged entity. It is managed by a 12-farmer member board, made up of former ALCECO and FCA board members. As your co-op, we are driven to help you succeed and be profitable on every acre and animal. With local management making decisions and a long history of financial stability, we provide leading technology with expert support, high quality products and exceptional service.
Founded
1997
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Albert City, Iowa
AT AGSTATE, WE HELP PRODUCERS PROSPER.
We work for you, whether you need agronomic advice, solutions and services, high-quality feed, or innovative risk management products for grain.
AgState was formed September 1, 2021, when ALCECO and First Cooperative Association became a merged entity. It is managed by a 12-farmer member board, made up of former ALCECO and FCA board members. As your co-op, we are driven to help you succeed and be profitable on every acre and animal. With local management making decisions and a long history of financial stability, we provide leading technology with expert support, high quality products and exceptional service.
Founded
1997
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Farming
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Albert City, Iowa