Rice Cultivation in New York State

  • Date: May - August 2024
  • Location: CCE Tioga County
  • Student Intern: Gianna Wiedman
  • Faculty sponsor: Matthew Reid, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Field mentor/supervisor: Kristi Snyder, Jared Gulliford
  • Stipend: $6,000
Rice farming in NYS
Cornell Cooperative Extension is helping New York state farmers learn how to grow rice, a potentially lucrative crop that can thrive on flood-prone land as a hedge against climate change. Credit: Noël Heaney (UREL)

This project will examine any potential differences between two rice cultivars grown in an alternative environment to the traditional paddy method. 
 

Roles and responsibilities 

The intern will work to examine any potential differences between two rice cultivars grown in an alternative environment to the traditional paddy method.  The selected intern will also be working on:

  • Field condition monitoring including periodic soil sampling and weed growth or species differences throughout the growing season
  • Monitoring of any potential phenotypical differences between the two cultivars (i.e. plant growth and successful transplanting rates)
  • General farm safety and farm management decision-making 

Qualifications and previous coursework

This opportunity was made available to non-graduating students enrolled in Cornell University's CAS, ILR, AAP, CEE and JCB.

  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, Internet and visual channels.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. 
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and to relate and work effectively with diverse people.
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, attend to details, handle multiple assignments, set priorities and work under pressure.
  • Ability to manage long-term goals within a context of day-to-day deadlines. 
  • Knowledge and experience of working in a field setting. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer Skills: High level skills in spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), word processing (Microsoft Word), and internet software.