About this role
Technical Agronomy Summer Intern – Grow Your Future with BASF As a Technical Agronomy Summer Intern, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of agriculture while building your own career foundation. Internship Details: Duration: 4 months (Summer 2027)Location: Yorkton/Canora and Saskatoon, SKCompensation: $25 - $32 / Hour Welcome to BASFWe are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group.
Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
Why Join Us?
- This isn't your average internship.
- At BASF, you'll: Make an Impact: Support large-scale agronomic trials and contribute to real-world agricultural solutions.
- Build Your Network: Engage with growers, retailers, and BASF teams across the business.
- Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience with seeding, spraying, harvesting, and evaluating crop trials.
- Grow Your Career: Present your own research project to peers and senior leaders, and explore future career tracks.
- Have Fun: Participate in customer tours, field events, and team activities while working independently in the field.
- What You'll Learn: Agronomic trial design and execution.
- Crop evaluation techniques including plant vigor and stand counts.
- Safe operation of ATVs, sprayers, and farm equipment.
- Stakeholder engagement and professional communication.
- Time management and independent work in a regional setting.
What You'll Do
- Organize and manage large-scale trials (e.g., InVigor Demonstration Strip Trials).Conduct evaluations on seed treatments, herbicides, and fungicides.
- Support customer tours and presentations.
- Operate ATVs and pull-behind sprayers.
- Transport equipment between trial sites.
- Complete and present a demand creation or research project.
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in an agriculture science or related degree program.
- Enthusiastic about agronomy and eager to learn.
- Strong communicator with a commitment to safety.
- Able to travel within your assigned region and work independently.
- Valid driver's licence required.
- Experience with farm equipment and sprayers is an asset.
- To be eligible for this internship, you must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to studies following the internship.
- Applications from individuals who have already graduated will not be considered.
Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let's shape the future of agriculture—together. Interested in joining our team? Please submit your application by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION. About usBASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters