Field Data Technician Internship at Hefty Seed Company – CENTERVILLE, South Dakota

Hefty Seed Company is a progressive, rapidly growing agriculture retailer that is offering field data technician internships at our locations. We are looking for someone with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. The desired candidate will have a positive attitude, a drive to help farmers, team-oriented, self-motivated, excellent follow-through skills, great verbal and written communication skills, enthusiasm for learning and a passion for agriculture.

The objective is to gain hands-on experience in the field while working closely with experienced agronomists.

Qualifications:

- Ability to manage projects and carry out designated tasks

- Attention to detail ensuring projects are completed correctly and in a timely manner

- Effective ability to communicate findings and implement

- Must be 18 years old and able to obtain a DOT medical card; pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related degree is a plus but not required

Responsibilities:

- Pull soils samples in an accurate and consistent manner

- Take tissue tests for farmers and review results

- Crop scouting for weeds, diseases, and insects

- Help determine stand count

- Learn how to read soil sample results

- Work collaboratively with the agronomy team to analyze data and provide actionable insights for crop management

- Perform regular testing for research trials and compile data (Baltic location only)

- Attend agronomist training and crop scouting events

Hours (approximately 55 hours per week)

Monday – Friday 7am-5:30pm Saturday 7am-noon + Extra hours as needed