Keystone Cooperative

Farmer-owned agriculture and energy

Crop Technician Intern

Environmental SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Winter 2026Lapel, IN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and under all weather conditions.
Ability to understand new concepts and learn quickly.
Ability to complete work with little or no supervision in a timely manner.
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
Ability to use an iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.
Agronomy students are preferred, although students with a genuine interest in agricultural or agronomy work are also considered.

Responsibilities

Create scouting reports identifying weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and other field anomalies, and report observations to the Agricultural Technology team.
Utilize drones to make aerial observations, produce imagery, and collect data.
Collect corn or soybean tissue samples and prepare them for testing.
Perform soil moisture tests in designated fields and report data to the Agricultural Technology team.
Install moisture-monitoring equipment used to make watering recommendations on irrigated fields.
Collect soil nitrate samples to monitor in-season nutrient availability.
Organize, place, and remove field signs.
Travel throughout the assigned territory.
Spend approximately 75% of the time in fields and 25% in training, tours, and events.
Participate in weekly professional development activities.

Desired Qualifications

Agronomy student status.

Job Description

Position Overview: Crop Technician Interns perform various crop diagnostic jobs throughout the growing season. These activities include but are not limited to scouting fields, collecting tissue samples, soil moisture probing, soil sampling, performing UAV flights, and assisting with field signs. Crop Technician Interns play an important role in the services offered by Keystone Cooperative to make timely, informed, and economic decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

Scouting: Create scouting reports that identify weeds, insects, diseases, growth stages, stand counts, and any other field anomalies. Report observations back to Ag Tech team.
UAV Flights: Utilize drones to make aerial observations, produce imagery, and collect data.
Tissue Sampling: Collect corn or soybean tissue and prepare for testing.
Soil Moisture Probing: Perform soil moisture tests in designated fields and report data back to Ag Tech team. Install moisture monitoring equipment used to make watering recommendation on irrigated field.
Soil Sampling: Soil nitrate sample collection used to monitor in-season nutrient availability.
Field Signs: Organize, place, and remove field signs.
100% travel in territory.
75% in fields, 25% in training/tours/events.
Flexible work schedule.
Weekly professional development activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time and under all weather conditions.
Above average organizational skills, ability to understand new concepts, and learn quickly.
Complete work with little or no supervision in a timely manner; self-motivated.
Agronomy students preferred, however any student with a genuine interest in working in the agricultural/agronomy field is considered.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
Ability to use an iPad, GPS software, and field equipment.

Compensation:

Hourly (Competitive Wage).
Mileage Reimbursement following IRS Standard Rate.
Drone License education and exam fee reimbursement.
Incentives/Awards for interns who complete internship.

Education and Experience:

Currently enrolled in accredited college or university.

About the Company

Keystone Cooperative

Farmer-owned agriculture and energy

Keystone Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative supplying agricultural, energy and related services across Indiana and neighboring markets. It supports crop production with agronomy inputs, grain marketing and storage, while also distributing fuels, propane, lubricants and other energy products. Local facilities connect members and customers with products, expertise and logistics suited to farms, homes and businesses. The cooperative model returns its focus to member needs and regional agriculture while operating substantial commodity, retail and transportation infrastructure.

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