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Agronomy Intern (R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta)

Employer
R.D. Offutt Company
Location
PERHAM, MN, United States
Salary
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Industry
Agriculture
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta, agriculture leaders, are partnering together to create a unique opportunity for college students pursuing a career in agriculture. This internship opportunity will provide the selected students with a hands-on learning experience working on real projects and real solutions. The agronomy interns will learn about nutritional value and sustainability of the potato, crop development, insect, weed and disease scouting, soil sampling, petiole sampling, social responsibility in agriculture and initiate an individual agronomy project before the end of the internship. They will see the vertically integrated farm experience from seed production all the way through processing the raw product. They will work with industry experts from R.D. Offutt Farms, Syngenta and University Professors who support the potato industry.

Specific Duties Include:
  • Assist with crop development, insect, weed and disease scouting, soil sampling, petiole sampling, social responsibility in agriculture and complete an individual agronomy project before the end of the internship and field agronomy problem solving.
  • Gain on -the- job experience learning from industry experts from R.D. Offutt Farms, Syngenta and University faculty
  • Opportunity to present project to leadership (15-minute presentation and Q&A)
  • Opportunity to receive presentation training through Syngenta
  • Access to Syngenta Campus and Learning Edge resources and training
  • Maintain a clean work area, as well as care for all tools, machines, and equipment.
  • Identify and communicate solutions in their area of responsibility.
  • Communicate effectively with management and other team members.
  • Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management.
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
  • Conduct self in the presence of customers and community to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta.
  • Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements:
  • Enrolled or attending an approved agriculture program or another program approved in writing by R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta.
  • Maintain acceptable GPA and attendance while in the program.
  • Student must proactively communicate with management while attending school including providing a copy of their transcripts to R.D. Offutt Farms and Syngenta management after each quarter or semester.
  • Adhere to academic policies, rules and regulations set forth by the higher learning center the student is attending.
  • Agriculture experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to assemble and perform some maintenance functions on equipment.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Company

About us:

R.D. Offutt Company is a six-generation, family-owned and operated food producer celebrating more than 50 years farming in the Midwest. We continue to seek innovative, leading edge ways to sustainably produce food while maintaining our commitment to the communities in which we reside, and the land on which our company was built. Today, R.D. Offutt Company has grown to include farming operations supporting multiple types of food production across twelve states.

Join our team and grow with us!

R.D. Offutt Company is an industry leader in sustainable farming and food processing. As a family business, we remain driven by integrity and humility, forming the foundation for all our business operations. Employees at all levels of the business are empowered to make their own decisions, to find solutions for their customers, to celebrate team and individual successes, and to be innovative and entrepreneurial.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for these challenging and rewarding opportunities with R.D. Offutt Company. We look for self-starters who have the ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork. If you are detail orientated and thrive in a fast paced professional environment with continuous change, then R.D. Offutt Company may be the company for you. 

We offer a competitive compensation package and a rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth.

As an EOE/AA employer, R.D. Offutt Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Company info
Website
Telephone
701-526-9670
Location
700 7th Street South
Fargo
ND
58103
United States

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