Summer Crop Scout at Ontario FS

Position: Summer Crop Scout at Central Ontario FS
Location: Drayton

Kickstart your agronomy career as a Summer Crop Scout with Central Ontario FS. Experience hands-on learning in weed identification, crop staging, and pest management while enjoying the great outdoors.

This seasonal position welcomes students currently enrolled in agriculture-related programs. You will gain invaluable field experience, utilizing satellite imagery and GPS technology for scouting crops and documenting threats. Central Ontario FS prides itself on providing a supportive environment where you can ask questions and enhance your agricultural knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scout crops for weeds, insects, and diseases using IPM techniques

• Document field observations with advanced technology

• Work independently in various weather conditions

• Represent Central Ontario FS in growers' fields

• Participate in required training and development sessions

Requirements:

• Enrollment in an agriculture-related college or university program

• Minimum age of 18 years

• Valid driver's license and good driving record

• Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons

• Ability to walk crop fields and conduct inspections

Dive into the world of agriculture and grow your expertise this summer with Central Ontario FS!