Available Locations:
- Southern, Central, or Western Minnesota
- Eastern Iowa (Ames, Mason City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls)
- Coastal East (Tennessee, Kentucky, Footprint of Hopkinsville, KY to North AL corridor)
Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May - August 2025)
Join WinField United, where our unmatched agricultural expertise supports farmers and retailers in implementing modern farming practices. The Market Development Agronomist Intern will attend Land O'Lakes Internship Orientation in late May at Land O'Lakes headquarters in Arden Hills, MN to kickoff the summer internship. As a Market Development Agronomist Intern, you will contribute to advancing our seed and crop protection products by conducting research and analysis, collaborating with your local team on your project, and supporting the MDA and sales team with agronomic insights that aide sales execution.
At the conclusion of the summer, WinField MDA Interns will have the opportunity to deliver a final presentation on key deliverables to the WinField United leadership team at headquarters. This internship is a gateway to our WinField United Associate Program, Market Development Agronomist track, a 2-year rotational program leading to roles such as Market Development Agronomist, Lead Market Development Agronomist, or advanced agronomic sales positions.
Interns are paid $24.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.
Required Qualifications:
Sophomore or Junior (preferred) undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's in Agronomy, Crop & Soil Science, Ag Systems Technology, Digital Agronomy, Agriculture, or related fieldof study
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest in pursuing advanced degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, or related field
Interest in technical agronomy and becoming a subject matter expert
Prior experience in sales or ag retail, with a focus on customer interaction
Familiarity with the ag retail system
Competencies:
Proactive communication and information sharing
Tailored presentation skills
Strong organizational abilities
Independent work and time management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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