Sales Agronomist Internships
Sales agronomist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in crop science and agricultural sales, mentorship from working sales agronomists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Agtegra Cooperative, Crystal Valley Cooperative, and Greater Iowa Credit Union among the employers posting roles now.
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Agtegra Cooperative is seeking a Sales Agronomist Intern in Huron, SD for the summer of 2027.
Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.
Gain hands-on experience while working side by side with industry experts through our Agtegra First internship program. With opportunities available across our business, an internship with us enables you to utilize your knowledge in real-world situations.
Why the Agtegra First Internship Program?
- Competitive pay
- Scholarship upon completion of the internship
- Flexible internship start and end dates
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Connect with Agtegra Leadership Team
- Variety of networking events
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will learn the day-to-day operations of a Sales Agronomist, while working closely with an Agtegra Sales Agronomist as their mentor. The Sales Agronomist Intern will crop scout, learn about a variety of seed, chemical, and fertilizer products, while playing a role in maintaining grower relationships through scouting crops and giving product recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist sales agronomists with soil sampling, crop stand evaluation, tissue sampling, and weed, insect, and disease identification.
- Generate recommendations for sales agronomists and growers based on in field findings.
- Assist in test plot planting and plot evaluation.
- Learn and utilize company technology programs and operation management tools.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and accurate loading, unloading, and deliveries of products.
- Follow label instructions and orders when loading and delivering crop protection products, blending fertilizer, and when treating seed.
- Perform field applications and inventory control of fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrollment toward appropriate agriculture degree. Enrollment in an agronomy program is preferred.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- English proficiency.
- Valid Drivers License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
Agtegra Cooperative is seeking a Sales Agronomist Intern in Huron, SD for the summer of 2027.
Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com.
Gain hands-on experience while working side by side with industry experts through our Agtegra First internship program. With opportunities available across our business, an internship with us enables you to utilize your knowledge in real-world situations.
Why the Agtegra First Internship Program?
- Competitive pay
- Scholarship upon completion of the internship
- Flexible internship start and end dates
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Connect with Agtegra Leadership Team
- Variety of networking events
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will learn the day-to-day operations of a Sales Agronomist, while working closely with an Agtegra Sales Agronomist as their mentor. The Sales Agronomist Intern will crop scout, learn about a variety of seed, chemical, and fertilizer products, while playing a role in maintaining grower relationships through scouting crops and giving product recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist sales agronomists with soil sampling, crop stand evaluation, tissue sampling, and weed, insect, and disease identification.
- Generate recommendations for sales agronomists and growers based on in field findings.
- Assist in test plot planting and plot evaluation.
- Learn and utilize company technology programs and operation management tools.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and accurate loading, unloading, and deliveries of products.
- Follow label instructions and orders when loading and delivering crop protection products, blending fertilizer, and when treating seed.
- Perform field applications and inventory control of fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrollment toward appropriate agriculture degree. Enrollment in an agronomy program is preferred.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- English proficiency.
- Valid Drivers License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.
Sales Agronomist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Sales Agronomist Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large crop input companies, seed manufacturers, and agricultural distributors recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing offers before the new year. Smaller regional co-ops and agribusinesses post closer to their start dates, so check regularly throughout the year rather than waiting until spring.
Build field proof before you apply
Hiring teams for sales agronomist interns weigh documented projects over work history. Put together a crop scouting report, a soil fertility recommendation, or a territory analysis that shows your agronomic reasoning and the tools you used. A written case study or data summary gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your experience is limited.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens your reach beyond what any single campus event covers.
Practice your intern interview format out loud
Sales agronomist intern screens typically combine agronomic knowledge questions with sales scenario role-plays, so practice both formats before your first call. Walk through your reasoning on crop management problems the way you would in the interview, since hiring managers weigh how you think through a recommendation as much as the final answer.
Target structured agribusiness internship programs early
Several large crop science companies and agricultural retailers run cohort-based internship programs built to develop people new to the field, pairing field rotations with product training and mentorship. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your geography and career direction and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the sales agronomist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Sales Agronomist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales agronomist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented crop management or soil analysis project, ideally with data, maps, or a written case study attached. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales agronomist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real client and field assignments, available headcount on the team at the end of your term, and expressing interest in a return offer before your manager starts planning for the following season. Position for one without counting on it.
When should I apply for sales agronomist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large agricultural companies and crop input manufacturers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up offers by November or December. Smaller regional agribusinesses, co-ops, and seed dealers post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round and searching regularly pays off.
Are sales agronomist internships paid?
Most professional sales agronomist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Some university-credit co-op arrangements may differ, so read each posting carefully to understand what the employer is offering before you apply.
What should a sales agronomist internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For sales agronomist candidates, the right proof is a crop scouting report, a soil fertility recommendation write-up, or a sales territory analysis that shows your agronomic reasoning and any tools you used. Add relevant coursework in crop science, soil science, or agricultural business, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote sales agronomist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the sales agronomist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Because field-based work is central to the role, fully remote cohorts are less structured around lab or farm rotations and fill quickly when they do appear. Apply early and filter by work type to see them.
Can international students get sales agronomist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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