Agronomy Field Management Intern

Join our team as an Agronomy Field Management Intern and gain hands-on experience in open field production, farm management, and sustainable strategies for crop care. Assist in the process of land assignation, planting, and land preparation activities, and contribute to the successful implementation of technology and solutions to support agricultural challenges.

Requirements

• Assist with the process of land assignation, planting and land preparation activities.
• Perform crop scouting and collect data for early detection of pests and diseases.
• Assist in the design, installation and management of irrigation systems and water sources.
• Execution of nutritional treatments to optimize crop production.
• Conduct soil and tissue sampling for nutritional analysis.
• Work in the identification of native weeds and identify opportunities of improvement for their control.
• Support the setup and execution of treatments for the Agronomy field trials.
• Support the phytopathology lab activities collecting and processing samples for the detection of crop diseases.
• Support the Integrated Pest Management group in the execution of the better practices for sustainable pest control.
• Work with biological controls for the suppression of pests.
• Assist in the activities of the Agricultural Machine Shop to track the maintenance and reparations of the Agricultural Machinery.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present your findings, culminating in a verbal final report.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in a dynamic, research-driven environment.
• Develop field and analytical skills relevant to a future career in agriculture.
• Learn how to apply research and data to improve crop performance and sustainability.
• Work with a diverse and collaborative team of professionals.
• Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico during your internship.