Ag Partners Internship Program

Ag Partners Cooperative’s internship program provides hands-on experience that relates the classroom to the workplace. A project assignment for each intern, developed by their mentor, gives them a chance to make a real impact on our business and grow their professional portfolio. Final projects are presented to the leadership team and intern mentors at the end of the summer. During the program, Ag Partners provides opportunities for professional development, networking, training and off-site tours. We hope this experience is an avenue to grow our cooperative's talent pool and workplace network.

2027 Internship Opportunities

Openings vary by year based on mentor availability.

If you are interested in a position not listed, please contact Brenna Henke, Talent Manager, to explore further options.

Agronomy

Develop and demonstrate agronomic skills such as weed, insect, and disease identification, as well as crop nutrient and protection recommendations through soil and tissue sampling.
Field research plots: Check & record agronomic crop information.
Shadow customer calls/visits to determine agronomy needs.
Utilize crop scouting software, weekly reports, and tech tools to document and share observations.
Assist with field trial research, data collection, and product development programs & promotions.

Operations Specialist

Supporting daily operations by loading and unloading grain, fertilizer, and feed, and operating equipment.
Maintaining facilities, equipment, and systems through routine maintenance and housekeeping.
Providing excellent customer service while following company policies, safety standards, and cooperative procedures.
Working collaboratively with team members across locations and performing other duties as assigned.

Marketing & Communications

Create and publish media content across digital, print, and broadcast mediums
Develop and distribute social media content
Assist in managing the company website & customer platforms
Video and photography development and editing
Coordinate with all departments to provide promotions and updates to employee & customers

Energy Accounting Specialist

Assist in the propane contract process.
- Help coordinate the printing/mailing/address list.
- Develop a tracking mechanism/spreadsheet for when contracts are returned.
- Help with any data entry and tracking after propane contracts are distributed.
Assist with any spreadsheet work. Changing oil pricing, updating oil pricing, helping create new signage and ways to communicate the price change.
Updating sales tax exemption forms that are on file & for customers.
Assist your mentor & customers with walk in or over the phone questions.

2027 Internship Program

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2026

Unique Career-Building Opportunities

Paid internship & housing stipend
Professional development & training opportunities
Projects to grow your professional portfolio
Hands-on experience in your career field
Off-site tours and networking

Apply for 2027 Internship

From Our Former Interns:

Hilary Kabourek, Agronomy 2025

My internship at Ag Partners was an incredible experience that far exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, I was encouraged to communicate my goals for the summer, and the team went above and beyond to make them a reality. The flexibility of the program allowed me to explore various areas of interest, and every day brought new opportunities to learn and grow. I had the chance to connect with professionals, gaining a deeper understanding of the cooperative system.

Sophie Schumacher, Marketing & Communications 2025

My internship with Ag Partners was one of my most valuable experiences so far. I came in with an idea of what I wanted to do career-wise, and this internship helped solidify that for me. I felt like my work and ideas were valued even though I was only an intern, and I was given the ability to learn and grow with guidance from my mentor. I'm leaving feeling more confident in my abilities and with a newfound respect for agricultural marketing. I will forever be grateful for this experience!

Jay Tatum, Grain Merchandising & Operations 2026

Getting hands on experience is crucially important to getting a good head start in your future career and I believe the few months I spent with Ag Partners made me feel a lot better about figuring out what I want to do in my professional career.

Hallie Holthaus, Human Resources 2026

I absolutely loved my time at Ag Partners. I was looking to gain knowledge and experience with advancing my people skills and I gained much more than that. I was able to see the "back side" of a coop and the importance of human resources in a business.

Internship Coordinator

Brenna Henke

Talent Manager

Internship Program