INTERNSHIPS AT AGTEGRA
When you’re starting on your career path, work where you can grow and develop, while building relationships. At Agtegra, your internship helps shape the future of agriculture. An Agtegra First internship allows you the chance to interact with leadership, work on special projects, conduct research, and participate in various development programs. We’re committed to providing a great learning experience to prepare you for your future.
WHY CHOOSE AN AGTEGRA FIRST INTERNSHIP?
Every aspect of the Agtegra First internship program is rooted in the values of the “First” acronym: Foundational Excellence, Investment in our Communities, Relationships with Integrity, Skill Development and Teamwork. The program also offers a wide range of benefits:
- Competitive pay
- $750 scholarship upon completion
- Additional scholarship eligibility
- Flexible start/end dates with school schedule
- Variety of networking events
- Opportunities to earn college internship credit
- Connect directly with Agtegra leadership team members throughout the summer
- Build relationships with interns across the entire company
Not sure what internship area you’re interested in? Many of our internship experiences are tailored to what you want to learn more about and where your interests lie! Examples of internship focus areas have included marketing, accounting, sales agronomy, grain marketing, agronomy and grain operations, crop scouting, precision agriculture, IT, ag technology, human resources, feed operations, engineering and more!
Don’t see an internship area you’re interested in? Email the internship team at hr@agtegra.com, and we’ll find an area that’s right for you!
INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
Agtegra First interns complete a wide variety of projects throughout the summer as part of their internships. Additionally, some interns collaborate on group projects over the course of the summer and demonstrate the impact of the project’s outcomes on the cooperative in a final presentation.
IMPORTANT INTERNSHIP EVENTS
Agtegra Cooperative offers a true internship program with multiple events for all interns to attend. Agtegra interns dive in and experience an exciting hands-on summer immersed in real world career activities.
KICKOFF
Jump-start your internship experience in May at our internship kickoff. Here, you’ll identify your internship goals, network with the management team, receive training, and meet all the other interns. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Agtegra leadership team and ask them any questions you may have.
VOLUNTEER DAY
Agtegra Cooperative proudly operates in 50 communities and is committed to making a different in these areas. On Volunteer Day, interns come together for a day of volunteering to gain a different perspective - one of service, purpose, and community.
AGRONOMY/GRAIN DAY
Agronomy Day allows Agtegra First interns the chance to learn from our agronomy experts and discover more about the agronomy field, regardless of their internship field of interest. Past topics covered during the day have included MZB, drones, FieldReveal and weed identification.
ETIQUETTE DAY
Etiquette day serves as a personal development event for interns to harness their charisma and master the art of body language, voice and gestures - all in an effort to create lasting impressions.
WRAP-UP
As the season ends and your internship nears completion, join us for the Intern Wrap-Up in August. This is your chance to make a lasting impression! Share your achievements and key learnings from your internship experience with Agtegra Cooperative’s Management and Leadership Team.
I would highly recommend an internship through Agtegra. My experience allowed me to connect with employees across several divisions. Those connections and experiences opened the door to a full-time role within the company. I enjoyed the flexibility of the internship; it allowed me to narrow in on a career path to pursue."
LANDON B.
Former Sales Agronomist Intern // Present Role: Commercial Grain Trainee
My internship with Agtegra allowed me to grow and learn in the agronomy field. The team was willing to help me in any way they could and let me try new things that I was interested in. I gained many valuable lessons through real-life experiences during my internship that will help me in the future. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience and be a part of this internship program."
LANDON H.
Former Sales Agronomist Intern // Present Role: Sales Agronomist
What set Agtegra apart for me was its strong sense of community. My internship closely aligned with both my college major and my agricultural background, making it easy to get hands-on experience with things that I was passionate about. Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to meet many great people at Agtegra. Those connections played a significant role in my decision to return full-time when a position became available."
COLIN P.
Former Engineering Intern // Present Role: Regional Reliability Specialist
My experience as an Agtegra First intern was both informative and professionally rewarding. Throughout my internship, I was given the resources, support, and trust needed to learn and grow through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world opportunities. The knowledge and confidence I gained during the program played a significant role in my decision to join Agtegra full-time."
BRIDGET S.
Former Human Resources Intern // Present Role: Human Resources Specialist
Agtegra's internship program gave me a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in several different aspects of the cooperative. My internship showed me the great relationships that are built between not only between coworkers, but also with customers. This is what made it easy to come back and work at Agtegra full-time. "