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.

2026 Internship Opportunities

Openings vary by year based on mentor availability.

If you are interested in a position not listed, please contact Brenna Eilert, 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.
Maintain field plots: Raise field signs and 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

Grain Merchandising & Operations

Observe a full view of our Grain business from office merchandising practices to location operations and grain handling

Merchandising:

Assist the Merchandising Team with Customer Calls: Purchasing & selling grain
Learning Grain Positions: Analyzing market conditions, spreads, and cost of carry
Understanding Logistics & Market Territory: Freight of grain & where bushels flow to/from
Grain Accounting: Accounting of customer and company grain movement

Operations:

Grain Handling & Storage
- Learn the proper procedures for receiving, cleaning, improving, and storing grain. Monitor grain quality, moisture levels, and condition in storage. Assist in bin measurements and inventory tracking processes.
Facility Operations & Equipment
- Assist in daily facility maintenance, cleaning, and safety inspections. Observe and assist in the operation of grain handling equipment (legs, conveyors, dryers, etc.).

Propane Service Technician

Assisting in repairs on company bulk refined fuel tanks, propane tanks, and Cardtrol fuel dispensers.
Complete safety leak checks & maintenance on existing systems for propane, fuel, and lubricants.
Ensuring completion of new customer installations of propane tanks, fuel tanks, DEF systems, and bulk oil totes.
Assist with Energy Department special projects.

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

2026 Internship Program

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2025

Unique Career-Building Opportunities

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

Apply for 2026 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!

Spencer Macke, Grain Merchandising 2022

My internship was a great experience. The environment you walk into every day gives you a bigger picture of more than just a place to work. Each day I walked out knowing that my time was well spent.

Douglas Koch, Digital Ag & Agronomy 2024

I enjoyed working on projects that I felt were actually making a difference to farmers and the Coop, not just doing stereotypical "intern work”. My projects were right in line with my interests and my field of study and really allowed me to explore what kinds of work I really enjoy doing and excel in.

Internship Coordinator

Brenna Eilert

Talent Manager

Internship Program