Summer Sales Internship!

Position Title/Summary	Summer Sales Intern
Recruiter's Name *	Stephen Peterson
Email *	speterson@tkc.edu
Industry *	Agricultural Retail
Company *	Way Out West
Where to call you.	(406) 220-1441
Career Website	http://www.wowmontana.com
Copy and Paste Job Description.	Interested in getting real sales experience while living in the most beautiful country? Come join us this summer for an experience you won't soon forget. We're looking for someone who is interested in sales and marketing (including some website design), has a great work ethic and most importantly, brimming with enthusiasm. If this description fits you, please send me your resume.
Apply To:	Carol Peterson or Stephen Peterson

Land O Lakes Internships

My friend Val at Land O Lakes wanted to share information about the Land O Lakes Internship program - so we have a new internship post about it.  Read on for the goods on this great opportunity.  As a Minnesota native, I naturally have a lot of friends that have participated in this program.  I've always heard lots of great things about their experiences.  If you're looking for an internship with a great organization that works to advance the world of agriculture all around the world, I highly recommend you get your application information submitted.  Good luck!

Position Title/Summary	Land O'Lakes Ag Business Placement Intern Program
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Career Website	http://www.landolakesinc.com
Copy and Paste Job Description.
Recruitment Program Matches Students with Great Positions in Agriculture One of the biggest challenges in today's workforce is finding and recruiting qualified candidates to fill key positions. That challenge is growing as the number of young workers interested in agriculture-related fields continues to shrink. Land O'Lakes Recruitment Services Team, however, is counteracting that trend with their Land O'Lakes Ag Business Placement Intern Program. Land O'Lakes Ag Business Placement is a Recruiting Team within Land O'Lakes Human Resources department that helps Professionals source and recruit qualified people for cooperatives. The program represents the combined effort of CROPLAN GENETICS, Land O'Lakes Purina Feed and Winfield Solutions, LLC. This partnership enables co-ops to take advantage of the broad reach of Land O'Lakes nationally-focused recruiters. "Our recruitment group consists of 12 recruiters and we hire for any position within our co-ops," said Jim Tiedke, director for Cooperative Talent Management. "Our Placement Team manages the recruitment, training and placement for our large internship program." Click here to read more.

Land O Lakes Internships

Position Ti
Email *	dmbrass@landolakes.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Land O' Lakes Ag Business Placement
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
	Job Type: Internship Job Description: Agronomy Interns will assist with soil sampling, weed identification, insect identification, scouting techniques, planting test plots, and offering recommendations about crop protection products and crop nutrients. Education/Job Experience Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Level
Apply To:	http://www.landolakesbds.com
Application Deadline	May 1, 2009

Internships

Illinois Pork Producers Seek Youth Ambassador Deadline to apply is December 31st The Illinois Pork Producers Association is seeking youth ages 18-23 to serve as the 2009 Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern. The purpose of the Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern Program is to provide an opportunity for a young person to serve for one year as the official youth representative of the Illinois Pork Producers Association and to work as a part of the IPPA staff during the summer. The duties of the Pork Ambassador will include: County Ambassador Program Producer Education & Checkoff Certification programs Birthing Center at IL State Fair Promotion/Consumer Information Presenting at numerous Summer Ag Institutes Applicants must be between 18 and 23 years old and exhibit strong communication and leadership skills. They must also be a member of the Illinois Pork Producers Association and have a genuine interest in the pork industry. The Illinois Pork Ambassador will be asked to work at least 35-40 hours per week during the summer and will be compensated with a $500/month living stipend and a combined scholarship of $4,500 from IPPA and the National Pork Board after successfully completing the internship. The deadline for applying is December 31, 2008. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a current resume, and a one-two page typed essay on “What I will accomplish as the Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern?”. Applications and further information are available at www.ilpork.com.

Remington Seeds Summer Internships

At Remington Seeds, we place great value on our internship program. Our program is structured to maximize your hands-on experience in seed production activities as we develop a lasting relationship with you.

We bring you what matters most as an intern:

Real-world experience that provides the edge upon graduation Competitive salary Flexible work time (work hours) Casual environment in a high-tech setting Career mentoring Access to the latest technologies in the seed industry Activities performed by interns vary depending on the location they work with, however some typical activities can include:

Assisting in field planting operations Scouting seed fields for weeds, diseases and insects Completing seed field quality inspections Assisting with work crew supervision

http://www.remingtonseeds.com/careers/?pageid=employment

Communications Intern

Job Title Communications Intern Career Category: Internships Location of Position-State and City MN - Arden Hills - Corporate Office Department Name Public Affairs - Communications Business Unit Corporate Position Purpose: Assist with Annual Meeting preparation (presentations, materials, logistics) Help develop communications and marketing materials for internal and external audiences Serve as member of the intranet team, participating in various aspects of content management and writing content for multiple sections of the site Write articles for multiple communications vehicles Assist with other communications projects, as needed. This is a 12-week internship from January to March 2009. Required (Basic) Experience & Education Undergraduate or Graduate degree candidate in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or related field. Experience in developing communications/marketing plans, tailoring messages to meet needs of audience. Interest in agriculture industry. Required Competencies & Other Skills Demonstrated writing ability. Creative team player. Highly motivated. Preferred Experience & Education A background in Communications, Marketing or related field is preferred. Preferred Competencies & Other Skills A background in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or related field is preferred.

Journalism & Communications Internships

American Angus Association® Seeks Summer Interns

The American Angus Association® is now accepting applications from college students who want to explore a career and gain real-world experience at a breed association. The paid internships last approximately 10-12 weeks during Summer 2009. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2009.

The Association's Communications Department offers an internship to junior- or senior-level students majoring in agricultural journalism or communications who have an interest in the livestock industry. Animal science students with a strong skill set in writing and editing are also encouraged to apply.

Students interested in the communications internship should have completed course work in news and feature writing, as well as editing and photography. The candidate should have experience with livestock shows. Send a cover letter, résumé and writing samples to Shelia Stannard, director of communications & events.

The junior activities department employs a college student to assist in the planning and execution of junior Angus shows and leadership events. The intern will work closely with various aspects of event planning. Applicants should be detail-oriented, outgoing, be able to work with all types of people and be a self-starter.

Applicants for the junior activities internship should be incoming juniors or seniors with an agriculture-related major. Any student interested should apply to Robin Ruff, director of junior activities.

For more information about any of these internships, or to submit an application, which includes cover letter, résumé and references, please contact the individuals listed above at 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506 or call them at 816-383-5100. Applicants for the communications internship should also submit writing and photography samples. Students interested in multiple internships should apply to each individual.

Livestock Nutrition Consultant Internship - Wisconsin!

Livestock Nutrition Consultant Internship -Summer 2009

Complete Feed Service, Sharon, WI

Complete Feed Service (CFS) offers an exciting opportunity for current college students and recent college graduates/college seniors to gain experience working in the professional livestock feed industry. We are currently seeking energetic, highly motivated individuals for our internship program to gain valuable knowledge and insight into the feed industry.  

Strong candidates will posses:  

• A strong background in the livestock industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft word, power point, and excel
• Individual must be highly motivated, organized, a self starter and team player.  
• Individual majoring in Animal or Dairy science, Ag business, marketing, or communications a bonus

Candidate Responsibilities:  

• Work with nutrition staff to effectively promote company with sales of products and services
• Develop and implement a special project throughout the summer

• Interact with current and potential customers to maximize sales opportunities 
• Work collaboratively with others to solve complex problems customers may have
• Represent company at local functions: fairs, farm shows, business and training seminars
• Learn overview of livestock diet formulation for customers to ensure their livestock reaches optimal performance and quality

Locations: 

Candidate will work out of the Sharon, WI office, which is located within an hour of Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, and Rockford, IL.  

Reports To: 

General Manager, Nutrition Consultant, Feed Sales Manager

Send Resume & Cover Letter to: Trent Gabler: trentgabler@hotmail.com