Agricultural Field Intern - Plover, Wisconsin - May/June 2024 (6-Month Internship)
McCain Foods
- Plover, WI
- Temporary
- Full-time
- You aren’t “just a student” at McCain, you will be treated like any other member of your team
- Work with and learn from passionate leaders
- Our core values – Family, Authentic, Trusted and Quality – shine through every day, in everything we do
- Your experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals
- Assist in developing research needed to determine best practices for sustainability goals.
- Investigate pest/disease management practices in the local area.
- Statistical evaluation to identify best practices and data trends.
- Track and evaluate potato varieties and their performance in the factory.
- Monitor and analyze internal raw product inspection procedures.
- Educate local growers on new field production and storage management techniques through written material, field demonstrations, tours, seminars, and workshops.
- Promote relations between company and growers through periodic farm and storage visits.
- Assist in collection and analysis of grower field and/or bin sampling program.
- Analyze cost of production.
- Other projects as assigned.
- Monitoring Bin sampling for grower storage setting the line for quality coming into the processing plant.
Agriculture economics – you will participate in research and analysis of local production data and observe the process of managing local raw supply.
Agriculture production – you will have an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of potato production, monitor crop status.
Agriculture research – under supervision and direction of company agronomist, you will have a chance to design, collect and analyze data on projects relevant to the company’s future including sustainability and production improvement. Participate in extension work promoting new techniques and best growing practices.
Sustainability – Learn and contribute to McCain’s sustainability goals of reducing carbon emission and improving the regenerative agriculture practices of our potato growers.
Access to in house McCain training – opportunity to complete some sections of the McCain Ag. Supply Specialist program. Participate in industry meetings, opportunity to visit other McCain locations.
Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) – learn the food safety program at McCain Foods both on processing and farm sites of the business.What You Need to be Successful
- College Junior/Senior majoring in Ag Science, Plant Science, Ag Business, Ag Economics or closely related discipline
- Knowledge of farm practices and vegetable production is desirable but not necessary
- Basic to Intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheet, data management and presentation preparations. Statistical computer application would be beneficial
- Communication skills – must be able to speak effectively both to individuals as well as to groups, making short presentations in groups settings, familiar with video conferencing
- Must be able to write routine correspondence and reports to a variety of audiences
- A valid driver’s license, comfortable flying/driving long distances
- Work outside in different weather conditions under the sun and variety of temperatures
- Occasionally requires substantial physical effort and working in awkward positions
- A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best
- A safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance
- The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects
- The opportunity to be part of our student community, to connect with students across North America
Division: NA Ag Strategy
Department: Plover Agriculture Field
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : PloverCompany: McCain Foods USA, Inc.