Agricultural Operations Internship

As an Agricultural Operations Intern at Summit Agricultural Group, you will be
exposed to multiple aspects of our large-scale farming and cattle operation. The
position is responsible for working in all areas of our operation and will be based
at our Alden, Iowa headquarters.

Internship Program

Summit’s internship program is tailored to give you a unique experience while
allowing you to grow in your area of study. You’ll be expected to work hard and
think with an “entrepreneurial spirit” in order to contribute your ideas for
improving Summit’s businesses. While you will report to the Operations
Manager, your overall experience will be overseen by our Internship Program
Coordinator, who will help to ensure a successful internship experience for you.
Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to see all areas of
Summit. At the end of the internship you will be asked to present a
comprehensive presentation to Summit’s management team outlining the
experiences, results and accomplishments you experienced during your time in
the program.

Within Summit Agricultural Group's paid internship program there will be opportunities to explore other departments, grow your professional network, engage in multiple lunch and learns and after work events!

Responsibilities 

• Learn how a large-scale row crop and cattle operation is managed.
• Work with the cattle animal health team to gain on-the-job experience within
  our cattle feedlot and confident barns.
• Become familiar with feed rations and general animal care for cattle.
• Work with the row crop team to understand and gain exposure to tillage,
  planting, spraying, side dressing, and irrigation.
• Become familiar with different grain storage and drying operations.
• Operate, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment.
• Regular interaction with the entire operational team including the cattle, row
  crop, maintenance and leadership teams.