GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - AgVantage FS - Thornton, 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:

Serves as the GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern at AgVantage FS under the direction of location management for the Spring and/or Summer of 2027. Trains and assists with general agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the FS and GROWMARK System, the agriculture industry, and to prepare for a future career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.

Assists with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Visits FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Operates field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.

Applies crop nutrition and crop protection products.

Gains understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.

Prefer the ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Demonstrates ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Demonstrates essential a