Field Specialist Intern – Summer 2027

Advanced Agrilytics

. Provide agronomic observations on grower acres across different areas and environments .

Posted 9/15/2026internshipIllinois • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agronomy, including plant pathology, entomology, and weed science, while effectively managing grower relationships and conducting data collection and evaluation. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in diverse agricultural environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AgronomyData Collection and EvaluationGrower Relationship ManagementPlant PathologyEntomology

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Hard Skills

Soil Sample CollectionHybrid TrialsPlanter-Applied BiologicalsStarter Fertilizer TrialsScouting Reports

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationGrowth MindsetTask/Project Driven

Industry Keywords

AgricultureFarming PracticesCorn BeltIn-Field ConditionsContinuous Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide agronomic observations on grower acres across different areas and environments
Assist with scouting reports for grower customers under the direction of the Precision Agronomist and/or Lead Agronomist
Participate in soil sample collection efforts as needed
Assist with research efforts across grower acres, including hybrid trials and planter-applied biological or starter fertilizer trials
Work both independently and as part of a team
Communicate with growers, agronomists, and other full-time employees
Conduct summer on-farm scouting in the corn belt
Gain experience in general agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, weed science, leadership, data collection and evaluation, and grower relationship management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Agriculture or Science degree track preferred
Willingness and ability to work under on-farm and in-field conditions
Understanding of current farming practices is beneficial
Task/project driven and able to work independently and in group settings
Growth mindset and desire for continuous learning
Willingness to live and/or relocate to the desired location in Indiana
Ability to work approximately 40 hours/week, with occasional approved overtime
Positions available throughout Indiana and Illinois

Benefits

Comp & perks

Housing options can be discussed for those willing to relocate
Travel expenses reimbursed when travel is required, as approved in advance
Day travel as a team and a small number of overnight events
Remote internship arrangement