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Agronomy Trainee
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$42,003 / year median in Mississippi
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Agronomy Trainee Nutrien United States, Mississippi, Winterville Sep 01, 2026
Job Description Job Title:
Agronomy Trainee Requisition ID:
33750
Location:
Winterville, MS, USA, 38703
Workplace Type:
On-Site Experience Level:
Entry Level Job Type:
Full Time Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions. The Agronomy Trainee position provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience in agronomics and retail operations. This role is part of Nutrien Ag Solution's Grad Program which is a two-year development program for early career professionals. This position is primarily located at Nutrien Ag Solutions' Winterville, MS innovation farm. At the innovation farm, the employee will work alongside seasoned agronomists, plant breeders and farm staff to deepen their agronomic skills and knowledge. The employee will also have set periods of time where they work at a nearby Nutrien Ag Solutions retail branch to broaden their knowledge, skills and exposure to other roles in the greater Nutrien Ag Solutions business. The program also involves additional development with a peer group from across North America during the two-year program.
What You'll Do:
Assist the Farm Supervisor and Innovation Farm Staff in planning, implementing and data collection of field trials and demonstrations
Organize and facilitate field days, grower meetings, post-harvest meetings, training, etc
Manage and compile data including plot data, seed matrix, etc. to field in Marketing format
Evaluate product including building product knowledge set, sharing local observations with product development team, and be the expert on Dyna-Gro Products
Coordinate 3rd Party testing and assist in product selection for yield and demo plots
Strengthen customer engagement by incorporating profitable and sustainably initiatives
Collaborate with Regional Agronomy Managers, Precision Ag Lead, Seeds Agronomist, and Loveland Sales Managers to implement trials and learnings to benefit local sales force
Collaborate with Division leadership and Crop Consultants to gain understanding of challenges and issues in sales support of agricultural inputs and customer interaction
Perform branch level duties during branch rotations including include delivery, warehousing, sales, soil sampling, crop scouting, and other operations
Participate in Grad Program seminars and development activities
Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Soils, Ag Business, Biology, or other science-related degree required
Experience in Ag industry; understanding standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the agriculture industry, as well as, the application of agricultural chemicals and development of agronomy plans preferred
Certified Crop Advisor or ability to become certified preferred
Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc
Ability to operate heavy equipment, lift heavy loads (up to 50 lbs), and tolerate harsh climate conditions as needed
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Our Recruitment Process:
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