When you intern at Land O’Lakes, you're joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer- and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insight and inputs, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will experience a hands-on, purpose-driven internship. You’ll have opportunities to network with industry leaders, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and be challenged with a business-critical project, all while gaining skills that will impact your career trajectory.
WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers.
We have openings for WinField United Market Development Agronomist Interns in the following locations for Summer 2027:
Iowa: Ames, IA
Illinois: Effingham, IL
Tennessee: Jackson or Martin, TN
Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May – August 2027)
This position will require some travel throughout the duration of the summer. Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.
As a Market Development Sales 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. This internship is a gateway to our WinField United Associate Program, a 2-year rotational program (full-time).
Experience-Education (Required)
Sophomore or Junior (preferred) undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Technology, Digital Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field
Possess a valid driver’s license; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Required GPA of 3.0 or higher
Competencies-Skills (Preferred)
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
Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills
Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems
Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings
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.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
Skills Required
- Sophomore or junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science, agricultural systems technology, digital agronomy, agriculture, or a related field
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Interest in pursuing an advanced degree in agronomy, crop sciences, or a related field
- Interest in technical agronomy and becoming a subject matter expert
- Prior sales or agricultural retail experience involving customer interaction
- Familiarity with the agricultural retail system
- Excellent communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to manage time, prioritize, and implement projects and work tasks
- Resourcefulness and innovation in solving problems
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.
