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We are a global leader in food beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Pest Control Advisor (PCA), the Agronomy Intern will work with the PCA on all aspects of pest and disease monitoring, record keeping and interfacing with the farm team. The Agronomy Intern will participate as an active member of the farm team to assist in collecting data used to calculate growing degree days, pest flights, and disease severity using the latest technology to plan spray timing and material use.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, diligent, and willing to use critical thinking to deduce root causes to pest and disease infestation in tree crops.
Primary Responsibilities:
Position Requirements
The pay for this role in the state of CA is $17.00/hour and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are a global leader in food beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Pest Control Advisor (PCA), the Agronomy Intern will work with the PCA on all aspects of pest and disease monitoring, record keeping and interfacing with the farm team. The Agronomy Intern will participate as an active member of the farm team to assist in collecting data used to calculate growing degree days, pest flights, and disease severity using the latest technology to plan spray timing and material use.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, diligent, and willing to use critical thinking to deduce root causes to pest and disease infestation in tree crops.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist PCA to conduct regular field checks at all California ranches.
- Partner with and interact with ranch managers and the agronomy team.
- Conduct insect, weed and disease monitoring and reporting. Publish results to leadership as needed.
- Perform detailed field reports and manage permanent record keeping.
- Set pest traps and building pest observation/trap counts, report on findings.
- Set up and execute research trials as directed by agronomy team.
- Assist PCA to facilitate new technology implementation and maintenance. Act as a subject matter expert for the ranch teams.
- Ensure continued knowledge of new Agri-chemicals and pesticide laws and regulations. Share information with ranch teams to ensure compliance.
- Assist PCA to implement pest control measures though use of economic injury levels and integrated pest management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma is required
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Agriculture or a related discipline
- Proficiency in agronomy for tree crops.
- Good diagnostic and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written is required.
- Willingness to work as a team member along with ranch managers and the agronomy team.
- Willingness to embrace new agricultural trends and technology.
- Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethic is required.
- Strong Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office software, email, internet, and spread sheets is required.
- Solid understanding of irrigation scheduling, ranch operations and agronomy in permanent crops is preferred.
- Travel between ranches daily is required.
- Plans to obtain a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) and Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification is preferred.
- Valid driving license is required.
- Basic knowledge of entomology, pathology and agronomy is preferred
The pay for this role in the state of CA is $17.00/hour and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
