As an Agricultural Operations Intern at Summit Agricultural Group, you will be exposed to multiple aspects of our large-scale farming and cattle operation. The position is responsible for working in all areas of the operation and will be based at our Alden, Iowa headquarters.

Internship Program

Summit's internship program is tailored to give you a unique experience while allowing you to grow in your area of study. You'll be expected to work hard and think with an "entrepreneurial spirit" in order to contribute your ideas for improving Summit's businesses. While you will report to the Operations Manager, your overall experience will be overseen by our Internship Program Coordinator, who will help to ensure a successful internship experience for you. Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to see all areas of Summit. At the end of the internship, you will be asked to present a comprehensive presentation to Summit's management team outlining the experiences, results and accomplishments you experienced during your time in the program.

Within Summit Agricultural Group's paid internship program there will be opportunities to explore other departments, grow your professional network, engage in multiple lunch and learns and after work events!

Responsibilities

• Learn how a large-scale row crop and cattle operation is managed.
• Work with the cattle animal health team to gain on-the-job experience within our cattle feedlot and confident barns.
• Become familiar with feed rations and general animal care for cattle.
• Work with the row crop team to understand and gain exposure to tillage, planting, spraying, side dressing, and irrigation.
• Become familiar with different grain storage and drying operations.
• Operate, repair and maintain agricultural equipment.
• Regular interaction with the entire operational team including the cattle, row crop, maintenance and leadership teams.