Crop Scout - Seasonal

Seasonal 2026 Summer position, looking to fill multiple spots!

AgSource Laboratories is looking for students to fill our Crop Scout positions for Summer of 2026.  This position works very well with summer break for high school and college students.  It starts in June and goes through August.  We work Monday through Friday with weekends off.  You will get paid to work outside and exercise at the same time.  No experience necessary; we provide all of the training. 

In this position you will learn how to identify weed, insect, and disease pressures that can harm crops.  We walk fields and document pests to help farmers make decisions for their crops.  Fields are in the Antigo, Rhinelander, Eagle River, and Galloway. Company vehicles are provided.  Come and work for us and learn about agriculture and how the food that you eat is grown. 

Schedule: 5 days a week (Monday – Friday) June - August 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Walk potato fields and other crops over the course of the growing season to look for problems that can impact crop yields


• Participate in training on how to identify and record problems in crops


• Maintain records of field observations 


• Document weed, insect and disease pressure in crops

Position Requirements:

• Good oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work for long periods 


• Ability to do a lot of walking; can range from 5-10 miles a day


• Ability to work independently


• Willing to work outside in various weather conditions


• Attention to detail