Join our team as a Greenhouse Agronomy Intern and take part in a three-month internship designed to provide broad exposure to the day-to-day operations of a breeding program at our research center in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Gain hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to innovative projects that support sustainable crop production.
ResponsibilitiesGain hands-on experience in crop production within controlled environments.
Collaborate with agronomists and researchers to optimize growing practices, monitor plant health, and contribute to innovative solutions for high-efficiency greenhouse farming.
Engage directly in greenhouse crop production activities, including planting, seed production, harvesting, and trait evaluation.
Support research breeding programs by collecting and analyzing data on traits of economic importance.
Work alongside Corteva researchers and agronomists based in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Prepare and present your findings, culminating in a verbal final report.
Gain valuable experience applicable to full-time roles in the agricultural industry or future graduate-level studies in plant sciences.
Pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field at an accredited university.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Strong foundation in greenhouse crop production; experience with controlled environment agriculture is a plus.
Must be enrolled at an accredited university during the internship period.
Willing to relocate to Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Creative, team-oriented, and passionate about sustainable agriculture.
Gain practical experience in a dynamic, research-driven environment.
Work with a diverse and collaborative team of professionals.
Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico during your internship experience.
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Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
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Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come.
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