Crop Scouting Internship

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:

•  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