Agronomy Trainee

Apply for the Agronomy Trainee position at CHS Inc. located in Crookston, MN.

$21.63/hr - $34.62/hr

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. There are over 10,000 employees, primarily in the United States, with a presence in 19 countries.

CHS Ag Services has an exciting opportunity as an Agronomy Trainee at our Crookston, MN office. In this role, you’ll get hands‑on experience and structured career development. This position combines technical training, customer interaction, and operational responsibilities to build a strong foundation for future growth in the agricultural industry. You must be detail‑oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Assist Agronomy Production Sales Specialists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and field agronomic problem‑solving.
• Use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds.
• Generate written reports and present them to supervisor and/or customers.
• Learn the features and benefits of all agronomy products and services; assist with over‑the‑counter sales and product delivery to customers.
• Learn to perform warehouse and agronomy plant operations.
• Learn and utilize Agris invoicing and inventory management systems.
• Assist in inventory management procedures.
• Learn crop protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.
• Custom Application:
  Spread fertilizer and spray crop protection products with a high‑wheel sprayer, floater, rogator, or ditch sprayer.
• Gain knowledge and experience with Precision Ag.
• Work with patrons and assist them in a courteous and professional manner.
• Work in and maintain an environment that is compliant with state, local, and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Internship in Grain Procurement, Agronomy, Crop Scout, or other Ag related internship preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an Agribusiness program preferred.
• Pre‑employment screening required for the position. Selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse as applicable.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and may include additional earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter will use a  email address. A CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or via email, nor request money from a candidate during the offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to  to verify the communication is from CHS.