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Peterson Farms is a progressive, family-operated row crop production farm based out of Loretto, KY. Through an internship at Peterson Farms, interns will gain real-world experience that will be invaluable for future agriculture careers, whether they be on-farm, retail, or research focused. As a Crop Scout Intern , you can expect to gain an understanding of how we use different agronomic processes to produce high yields at a large scale, all the while maintaining proper stewardship of the land that we farm. This is a very hands -on scouting internship where interns will spend >90% of their time in the field. On-site housing is available for non-local interns at no cost. Crop Scout Interns will ave a wide array of duties, including but not limited to: Growth staging various crops Identifying weeds, insects, and diseases Stand counting various crops Pulling soil and tissue samples Utilizing precision agriculture applications Helping the agronomy team make operational decisions based on collected data Qualifications and Education Requirements Interns will be required to attend various industry and university meetings to further their understanding of agronomic practices commonly utilized on ours and other farms. Preferred candidates would be a juniour or senior pursuing a degree in: Agronomy, Ag Business, Ag Engineering, Crop Science, or other related agricultural majors. Preferred Skills No previous experience is required, though preferred candidates would have basic production agriculture experience, whether it be through prior internships or on-farm experience. Good communication skills are a must. Most of all, candidates need to have a drive to learn! Additional Notes Summer Internships usually begin in late April or early May and last through mid-August. Peterson Farms is open to the possibility of extending the internship to encompass the fall semester. We are an equal opportunity employer. Interested in joining our team as a Crop Scout Intern? Please submit your resume addressed to Casey Garrett (CCA) along with your contact, school, and reference information by clicking on

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