Field Data Technician Internship

Hefty Seed Company is a progressive, rapidly growing agriculture retailer that is offering field data technician internships at our locations.  We are looking for someone with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.  The desired candidate will have a positive attitude, a drive to help farmers, team-oriented, self-motivated, excellent follow-through skills, great verbal and written communication skills, enthusiasm for learning and a passion for agriculture. 

The objective is to gain hands-on experience in the field while working closely with experienced agronomists.

Qualifications:

–          Ability to manage projects and carry out designated tasks

–          Attention to detail ensuring projects are completed correctly and in a timely manner

–          Effective ability to communicate findings and implement

–          Must be 18 years old and able to obtain a DOT medical card; pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related degree is a plus but not required

Responsibilities:

–          Pull soils samples in an accurate and consistent manner

–          Take tissue tests for farmers and review results

–          Crop scouting for weeds, diseases, and insects

–          Help determine stand count

–          Learn how to read soil sample results

–          Work collaboratively with the agronomy team to analyze data and provide actionable insights for crop management

–          Perform regular testing for research trials and compile data (Baltic location only)

–          Attend agronomist training and crop scouting events

Monday – Friday 7am-5:30pm    Saturday 7am-noon +    Extra hours as needed

Locations:

Baltic, SD                                     

Centerville, SD                   

Huron, SD                                            

Freeman, SD       

Groton, SD                                  

Kimball, SD                          

Aberdeen, SD                                     

Roscoe, SD                          

Marshall, MN                             

Hancock, MN                      

Olivia, MN                                           

Winthrop, MN    

E Grand Forks, MN                   

Roseau, MN                        

Arvilla, ND                                           

Casselton, ND                    

Finley, ND                                    

Grafton, ND                        

Hillsboro, ND                                      

Valley City, ND

Sheldon, IA                                 

Georgetown, IL

For inquiries or to apply please submit resume to rose.rhead@heftyseed.com or call 605-529-5412.  You can also submit a resume through our website at heftyseed.com/careers.