The Role
Supports crop consultants by scouting fields for insects, diseases, weeds, nutritional issues, and other crop problems. Conducts tissue, nematode, disease, and crop sampling; prepares samples and logs observations; generates reports using Field Recon; communicates findings to consultants; assists with crop management decisions; and maintains scouting vehicles and facilities.
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Why Join Our Team?
- Flexibility: Enjoy adjustable schedules that suit your lifestyle.
- Outdoors: Embrace the fresh air and nature every workday.
- Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for professional development.
- Culture: Experience a fun and supportive team environment where you'll feel like family.
- Rewards: Benefit from employee discounts, 401(k) matching, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
Primary Objectives of Position:
- Support the crop management activities of the Pest Pros crop consultants
- Insect, disease, weed and crop nutritional problem assessment and management
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Field monitoring for insects, disease, weeds and other nutritional or cultural problems.
- Scouting report generation using Field Recon software.
- Reporting observations to the supervising crop consultant.
- Submitting crop samples with symptoms to the crop consultant.
- Tissue sampling and sample preparation and handling.
- Nematode or other disease sampling. Sample log-in and preparation.
- Generate field report by the scouts and forwarded to the consultant for grower contact
- Work in teams of two in conjunction with a crop consultant to make crop management decisions
- Visit growers’ fields on a once per week or biweekly basis
- Scout vehicle care and maintenance.
- Facility care and maintenance.
- Special projects related to each internship
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Ability to work late May through August, weekdays, with occasional weekend work scheduled due to inclement weather
- Ability to work hours from approximately 7am to 6pm with a need for flexibility for seasonal needs
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Availability from late May through August on weekdays
- Availability for occasional weekend work due to inclement weather
- Flexibility to work approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. based on seasonal needs
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The Company
What We Do
Allied Cooperative is a Wisconsin-based agricultural cooperative providing a comprehensive suite of products and services for the farming community. Its core business includes crop nutrition, fertilizer blends, agronomy, and grain marketing. Additionally, the company offers energy solutions such as propane and diesel delivery, as well as retail services encompassing auto parts, hardware, and convenience stores.
