GROWMARK Agronomy Intern - AgVantage FS - Bremer, Buchannan, Chickasaw, Fayette Counties, IA

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage 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:

Join AgVantage FS as a GROWMARK Agronomy Intern for the Summer of 2027 and gain real-world experience supporting agronomy operations and farmer-member customers. You'll develop knowledge in crop production, field scouting, precision agriculture, and customer service while participating in the GROWMARK Internship Program, which includes mentorship, professional development, networking, and a capstone project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support agronomy operations and assist agronomy professionals in serving farmer-member customers.

Learn crop production practices, crop protection products, plant nutrition, and agronomic recommendations.

Conduct field scouting activities, monitor crop health, and collect field data.

Assist with agronomy trials, plot work, field demonstrations, and research projects.

Utilize precision agriculture tools and technology for scouting and data collection.

Support product inventory, ordering, receiving, and operational activities.

Participate in customer visits, grower events, and educational opportunities.

Travel to FS locations to build relationships with employees, customers, and industry partners.

Follow safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Complete special projects and assist with additional operational activities, as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

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