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Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.meadowlakeco-op.crs/sites/meadowlake/
What youll do:Reporting to the Senior Agronomist, the Agronomist Summer Student provides basic agronomic information and advice on seed, pest identification, crop protection, and crop nutrient/fertilizer so local co-op customers can make informed decisions based on reported findings. Additional responsibilities include:
Perform field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility, and crop protection recommendations;
Maintain knowledge of current industry best practices and trends;
Support senior team members in executing transactions and operational duties;
Communicate effectively with senior team members to ensure inventory is in place to match demand;
Other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
You are pursuing a degree in agriculture and are motivated to gain industry experience;
Youre honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do;
You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most