JobsHave fun and make a differenceFarming Smarter exists to drive agriculture innovation at the farm level. We attract a community of passionate innovators and provide agronomic testing, scientific knowledge, and the right connections for them to succeed. We are a trusted source for regional adaptation of profitable and resilient crops, cropping systems, and agronomic practices. Farming Smarter instills a culture of innovation and takes a bottom-up approach that is gritty, practical, and achievable. As a flexible and responsive organization, we take chances, break the rules, and encourage failure so we can learn. We adapt and excel at innovation development and adoption. This is crucial to keep farmers competitive and viable in a complex and dynamic environment.We're Looking for:Seasonal Research AssistantsAccelerate your career by joining our team! Farming Smarter needs several enthusiastic, hardworking students to join our team for the summer of 2024. You will learn practical skills in crop research, crop & pest identification, irrigation, soil quality and testing, data collection and analysis, sprayer applications, GIS, communication, leadership, and more. Farming Smarter is a team-oriented organization that believes work/life should be fun and rewarding! Salary is $18-$25/hour (based on years of education completed). Term is April 29 – August 30, 2024 (can be adjusted based on school start/end times). Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, some overtime Key Duties
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Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to Jamie Puchinger at [email protected]. |
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Summer Jobs
We hire summer students each year to help plant, maintain, collect data, harvest, and process crop plots for research projects. These temporary jobs with the option to return each year are an excellent opportunity for post secondary students studying agriculture or related field to work in the industry while finishing their education. |
Seasonal Term PositionsEach year we hire term positions that offer a great opportunity to gain some experience and meet a network of people that tie into the agriculture industry. They are short-term, grant-supported positions with finite terms. Contact Ken Coles to learn more. |
Permanent Positions
Farming Smarter tends to grow often, so we like to meet exceptionally bright people. If you are an extraordinary candidate for work in agriculture research or communication, send us your resume. We also tie into a network of innovative partners. |