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 help growers be profitable with the right inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers.
We have Research & Development Lab Intern openings available for Summer 2027 at our WinField United Innovation Center in River Falls, WI.
Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May – August 2027)
Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.
The interns will primarily support the chemistry, biological, phenotyping, and controlled environments laboratories within the Product Development group at the WinField United Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Innovation Center features greenhouses, growth chambers, chemistry laboratories, and specialized research facilities that support plant and agricultural research focused on both experimental and commercial products, including adjuvants, herbicides, seed treatments, and plant growth regulators across diverse cropping systems.
Interns will assist in the execution of research trials and experiments conducted in greenhouse, growth chamber, chemistry and laboratory settings. Responsibilities include preparing materials and experimental treatments, operating research equipment, conducting laboratory and greenhouse procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting the development and validation of new and existing WinField United products. This role provides hands-on experience in agricultural research, product development, and applied science within a collaborative innovation environment.
Experience-Education (Required)
Sophomore (preferred) or junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, horticulture, plant science, plant pathology, or other related field of study
Required GPA of 3.0 or higher
Competencies-Skills (Preferred)
Interest in conducting research.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks.
Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills.
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems.
Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings.
Ability to adhere to strict safety standards when handling crop protection products in lab setting.
Properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment while working as required by job duties.
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.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, horticulture, plant science, plant pathology, or a related field
- Sophomore or junior undergraduate standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Interest in conducting research
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage time, prioritize, and implement projects and work tasks
- Ability to collaborate, give and receive feedback, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
- Resourcefulness and innovation in solving problems
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions
- Ability to follow strict safety standards when handling crop protection products
- Ability to properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment
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.
