Farm Admin & Field Intern

The Role: Join our dynamic Farm Department and gain hands-on experience contributing to the production of high-quality crops. This internship will be a combination of farm administration and field intern work, giving you exposure to both the organizational and practical aspects of agriculture. As an intern, you will engage in a variety of tasks and projects, including irrigation management, soil analysis, and more, providing valuable experience in modern agricultural practices.

Location(s): Salinas, CA

Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop a working understanding of irrigation systems, tractor operations, and farm field methods.

• Monitor and track disease and pest levels to support crop health.

• Ensure proper maintenance and lubrication of wells and equipment.

• Collect and log irrigation well depths across multiple ranch locations.

• Gather and submit soil and water samples for laboratory testing.

• Assist Farm Managers in testing soil nitrate levels in different crops.

• Perform stand counts in a variety of crops as well as planting acre validation.

• Support Farm Managers in the day-to-day activities as needed.

• Operate tractors and irrigation equipment when required.

• Monitor irrigation flow meters by district.

• Special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma and current college enrollment as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to interpret and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.

• Working knowledge of basic computer systems; MS Excel experience preferred.

• Must have valid driver's license.

Ideal Candidate:

• Highly self-motivated, independent, and eager to contribute beyond assigned duties.

• Hands-on learner with strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to take initiative.

• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

• Team-oriented and supportive of collaborative goals.

• Observant, proactive, and able to identify small issues before they become problems.

• Curious, adaptable, and excited to gain real-world agricultural experience.