Heritage FS Agronomy Internship - Heritage FS - Cissna Park, IL

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Company:
Heritage FS, Inc

City:
Cissna Park

State: IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

At Heritage FS, we take pride not only in our business, but in our people. We offer a strong benefits package, featuring a defined benefit pension plan and 401k plan, as well as paid vacation and discretionary time for all full-time employees, and support for continuing education. Heritage FS provides a full range of farm supplies and services, including agronomy, seed, fertilizer, fuel, financing, marketing advice and products.

We also offer a full-line of energy products such as gasoline, ethanol, biodiesel, diesel fuel, propane, and lubricants.

We’re a company with deep roots throughout our territory and we work to honor those communities through our high standards of business and by supporting numerous local events and projects. We have a culture of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. As a member-owned cooperative we take great pride in the work we do in our eleven‑county territory because we live here, too.

Our customers are our neighbors and we don’t take that lightly. We know we are stronger by hiring resourceful and considerate members of our communities.

Agronomy Intern
DIVISION:
Agronomy
REPORTS TO:
Department Manager/Location Crop Specialist
STATUS:
Non Exempt
SALARY/PAY RANGE $15.00 per hour
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Join Heritage FS as an Agronomy Intern and gain real-world experience supporting agronomy operations and farmer-member customers. You'll develop knowledge in crop production, field scouting, precision agriculture, and customer service. You will gain knowledge through industry wide trainings and events, day to day work while networking, and creating weekly reflections to culminate in a end of summer presentation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Support agronomy operations and assist agronomy professionals in serving farmer-member customers.

Learn crop production practices, crop protection products, plant nutrition, and agronomic recommendations.

Conduct field scouting activities, monitor crop health, and collect field data.

Assist with agronomy trials, plot work, field demonstrations, and research projects.

Utilize precision agriculture tools and technology for scouting and data collection.

Support product inventory, ordering, receiving, and operational activities.

Participate in customer visits, grower events, and educational opportunities.

Travel to FS locations to build relationships with employees, customers, and industry partners.

Follow safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Complete special projects and assist with additional operational activities, as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
Pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the start of the internship.

Interest in agronomy, crop production, and agriculture.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record, along with willingness to travel,…