Intern in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Ag Plus

Agronomy Internship - Summer 2027

Open to all grades/years

**Must have major/minor in Ag-related field**

• Crop Scouting
  1. Perform stand counts and growth staging
  2. Monitor fields for weed escapes, insect outbreaks, and disease pressure
  3. Use satellite imagery to assess field health and guide scouting efforts
  4. Complete a report for each field scouted
  5. Share findings with both customers and your supervisor
• Drones
  1. Attend an FAA Remote Pilot Class (Part 107 license to be obtained on your own time)
  2. Work directly with our Drone Division
  3. Receive a scouting drone at the start of the internship to use all summer—and keep it at the end!
• Ag + Trial Plots
  1. Assist with planting, applications, record keeping, and overall plot maintenance
• Management, Sales, and Application
  1. Gain exposure to all aspects of agronomy operations
• Agronomy Events
  1. Attend workshops, courses, and field days to expand your knowledge of agronomy
  2. Meet/talk with other industry professionals & partners
• Deliveries
  1. Assist with transporting products between Ag Plus locations
     • Must have a valid driver's license
• Research Project
  1. Select an agronomic topic of interest
  2. Conduct research and collect data throughout the summer
  3. Present your findings at the conclusion of the internship

Program Details

• Pay: $16.00/ hr
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Timeframe: Early to mid-May (after school ends) through mid-August (before school resumes).