Intern Agronomy Technician

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion. Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be, and grow your career. This position is for a Summer 2024 internship which will last approximately 12 weeks. What you will do: Assist the Farm Manager and Agronomist in the execution and management of on farm research, development, and demonstration trials. Assist the Agronomist and Farm Manager in the maintenance of field trials including, cultivation, irrigation, in-season product application and harvest. Sample collection, storage, and shipment. Miscellaneous data collection and other duties as needed Support, the Precision Ag lead, Sustainability lead, and Dyna-Gro Seed Agronomist and in the preparation and execution of field days and other training events. Ensure that assigned duties are completed safely and according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures What you will bring: Currently pursuing a Bachelors' degree in Agronomy, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agriculture Sciences or equivalent related program with a graduation date of Aug 2024 or later Must be able to operate agriculture farm equipment such as tractors, cultivators, and sprayers. Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work independently and in a safe manner. Compensation & Benefits: The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Salary range $18.56 - $23.04 per hour. This range is estimated for Intern, Agronomy Technician in Winterville, MS. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location. We provide a benefits package that includes catastrophic coverages including life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel accident insurance for a position of at least three months in duration and more than 30 hours per week. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid sick days and holidays as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program. A Student or Intern role does not participate in any retirement savings or incentive programs. Nutrien will comply with benefit and retirement regulations, as necessary. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. Are you a good match? Apply today. Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter