Crop Scouting Internship

1 week ago

Plainfield, United States Allied Cooperative Full time
Primary Objectives of Position:
  • Support the crop management activities of the Pest Pros crop consultants
  • Insect, disease, weed and crop nutritional problem assessment and management
Responsibilities of the Position:
  • Field monitoring for insects, disease, weeds and other nutritional or cultural problems.
  • Scouting report generation using Field Recon software.
  • Reporting observations to the supervising crop consultant.
  • Submitting crop samples with symptoms to the crop consultant.
  • Tissue sampling and sample preparation and handling.
  • Nematode or other disease sampling. Sample log-in and preparation.
  • Generate field report by the scouts and forwarded to the consultant for grower contact
  • Work in teams of two in conjunction with a crop consultant to make crop management decisions
  • Visit growers fields on a once per week or biweekly basis
  • Scout vehicle care and maintenance.
  • Facility care and maintenance.
  • Special projects related to each internship


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver s license with a good driving record
  • Ability to work late May through August, weekdays, with occasional weekend work scheduled due to inclement weather
  • Ability to work hours from approximately 7am to 6pm with a need for flexibility for seasonal needs


. Date posted: 10/28/2024

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