The Carrington REC employs about 40 full-time and permanent part-time staff, but in the summer we add at least another 40 high school and college students, along with a few retired staff, to work with our Agronomy, Plant Pathology, and Livestock teams during our growing season. This week’s Center Points comes from two of those students who work with our Agronomy team. We’re grateful for the work our summer crews do, and appreciate their youthful approach and insight. We’ll miss them, as they being to return to sports practice and school obligations, but look forward to seeing them again next year.
Working as a summer student employee at the Carrington Research Extension Center entails many opportunities and activities. These opportunities include learning, experiencing research, and being hands-on in an agricultural setting. The assorted activities range from the dreaded hand-weeding to independently taking notes on various crops.
A new year leads to new experiences to be had here on the agronomy crew. Some of which are traveling off-station to our sites near Fingal, Wishek, and Dazey. We enjoy the memorable road trips, especially on the way back when the job is finished.
Source: ndsu.edu
Photo Credit: gettyimages-milos-cirkovic
Categories: South Dakota, Crops