Precision Ag Summer Internship

Description

About Cargill

Cargill is a global, family-owned company with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. They provide essential products, including food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products, that touch billions of lives daily. With 160,000 colleagues operating in 70 countries, Cargill connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and families with daily essentials. Their commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for interns allows them to build a community of future leaders passionate about nourishing the world.

Precision Ag Summer Internship

This internship provides a comprehensive learning experience in retail sales, agronomy, and operations within the agriculture industry. You will gain hands-on experience in:

Agronomy:

• Identifying weeds, crop diseases, growth stages, plant populations, insect problems, nutrient deficiencies, and soil problems.
• Planning and executing customer events.
• Setting up customer demonstration trials.
• Receiving training and collaborating with experienced agronomists and team members.

Operations/Crop Inputs:

• Learning about the operations of a crop inputs asset, including loading and unloading product shipments, blending seed and fertilizer, maintenance, and general day-to-day duties.

Retail Sales:

• Assisting with crop input retail activities, including receiving and shipping merchandise, becoming familiar with fertilizers and pesticide products and services.
• Providing recommendations and solutions to meet customer needs based on training on various chemicals and fertilizers.

Internship Benefits:

• Paid internship for a minimum of 16 weeks.
• hourly pay for time worked.
• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement for eligible candidates.
• Vehicle, cell phone, and other required technology provided.
• Comprehensive learning resources to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities.
• Participation in events that provide leadership development, networking opportunities, and exposure to cross-functional teams.
• Potential for internship, co-op, or full-time positions for outstanding performers.
• Support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing programs and a digital learning library.
• Opportunity to be part of a vibrant global community that celebrates diversity and inclusivity.

Required Currently pursuings

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited program graduating between December 2025 and August 2027.
• Able to complete a 16-week internship from May to August 2025.
• Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work in environmental conditions with potential exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, comfortable working independently.
• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.

Preferred Currently pursuings

• Geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity anywhere in Canada.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, or Soils Science.
• Previous agriculture experience, sales experience, and/or scouting experience.