Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Precision Ag Interns based out of our Mankato, MN location for the summer months of May to August. Our internship experience will offer valuable insight into the Precision Ag profession through mentorship and real-world experiences.
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Five Key Roles:
Learn from Crystal Valley’s Experienced Staff
- Work alongside Precision Ag Specialists to collect and analyze customer data
- Involvement in research and development, including planting and in-season monitoring of agronomy field trials
Provide First Class Customer Service
- Generate planting and application maps for customer presentation
- Obtain UAV drone license for crop health scouting
Engage in Real Life Work Experiences
- Learn and utilize GIS mapping and other analytical software platforms
- Analyze financial data and utilize financial software
- Conduct soil sampling, plant tissue sampling and nutrient testing
Attend Internship Networking/Development Opportunities
- Attend training, professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Sharpen your soft skills and business acumen
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Precision Ag/Ag Systems Technology, or other Agriculture related degree program
- Ability to obtain FAA Drone Remote Pilot Certification
- Agricultural or Ag retail background
- Previous internship experience desired
- Desire to serve farmers, agribusinesses and others involved in the agriculture industry
- Willingness to work long hours (weekends and holidays included)
- Basic equipment operation skills
- Must get it, want it, and have the capacity to perform (GWC)
Our Core Values:
- Commitment to doing what's right
- Solid work ethic
- Strong sense of ownership
- Passion for excellence
- Treat others with respect
If you possess these attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!
Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 260 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota and northern Iowa. Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities, and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.