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Practical Farm Research Intern

CompanyBeck's Superior Hybrids
LocationEffingham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will participate in various research modules including planting, data collection, plot identification, and production agriculture support. They will assist in setting up research studies, analyzing agronomic data, and evaluating hybrid performance alongside sales staff.
Internship Type
intern part time
Company Size
819
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Beck's is the largest family-owned retail seed company and the third-largest seed brand in the U.S., dedicated to serving farmers throughout the Midwest and Mid-South.
About the Role
Duration: Paid Internship from May - August 2027.

Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided.

What to expect: Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc.

Purpose and Scope

Interns will be involved in several Research Learning Modules throughout the internship, including planting, data collection and thinning, plot identification, and production.  Each experience will provide education and work experience in a different facet of research.

 Responsibilities

  • Planting Module
    • Interns may learn how to setup and plant various types of research studies at the PFR farm site.   This will include organizing seed, planting, cleaning out meter units, and flagging or staking plots as they are planted.
  • Data Collection and Thinning Module
    • Interns will learn how to collect, report, and analyze stand count data, as well as thin plots to desired populations.  Stand counts will be taken to compare fungicide treatments/insecticide treatments and many additional agronomic variables.
  • Plot Identification Module
    • Interns will learn how test plots are designed and mapped as well as the proper identification of varieties and technologies by numbering and installing signs and stakes on plots.
  • Production Module
    • Interns will learn various aspects of production agriculture through agronomic support of Beck’s Hybrids sales staff in the marketing area.  Opportunities will be available to ride along with the PFR Location Lead on customer calls to evaluate product performance.  

This provides an excellent opportunity to learn how to diagnose agronomic issues and how to evaluate hybrid performance in real world production agriculture.

 

 Job Requirements

 Education and training:

  • Undergraduate course work in agricultural related field.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position.

 Technical knowledge:

  • Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.

 Experience:

  • Farm background and general farm knowledge helpful.

 Other

  • Start work in early May and work through early August.

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings. 



Key Skills
AgricultureData collectionAgronomyResearchPlantingPlot identificationCrop productionFungicide treatmentInsecticide treatmentStand count analysisField researchAgricultural marketing
Categories
AgricultureScience & Research
Benefits
Paid internshipFurnished housingStipend