GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Intern - Insight FS - Southwest, WI

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight 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

Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands on-on experience in agronomy field and operations

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair

Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.

Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.

Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.

Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.

Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings

Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

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