Commodity Division Intern

Kentucky Farm Bureau; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 202,000 - 253,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky Farm Bureau offers an on-site internship in Louisville from May through July 2027. The role supports the Commodity Division with program assistance, research planning for events, and agricultural analysis of crops and livestock.

Expect 20–30 hours per week with some evenings and in-state travel. Ideal candidates are juniors, seniors, or graduate students with strong writing and communication skills and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support for Commodity Division Programs including but not limited to: CFM farm visits and social media content.
• Assist with research and planning for 2028 KFB CFM and Beef Tour.
• Perform agriculture economic analysis of crops and livestock.
• Assist with planning and preparation of advisory committee meetings.
• Attend a district policy development meeting to learn about the policy development process.
• Assist with preparations for KFB Kentucky State Fair AgLand and/or Freddy Farm Bureau.
• Attend and assist at field days and county programming as applicable.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Oral communication

Education

Student status (junior/senior/graduate)

Job description

Overview

Entity: Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation

Reports to: Director, Commodity Division

Compensation: A stipend of $5,000, to be paid at a rate of $500 per week for a total of 10 weeks

Location: On-site at KFB State Office in Louisville, KY

Term: May 2027 to July 2027

Application Deadline: December 11, 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide program support for Commodity Division Programs including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Certified Farm Market (CFM) Program farm visits and social media content.
  
  
  • Assist with research and planning for 2028 KFB CFM and Beef Tour.
  
  
  • Agriculture economic analysis of crops and livestock in stages of growing season.
  
  
  
  


• Assist with planning and preparation of advisory committee meetings.


• Attend a district policy development meeting to learn about the policy development process.


• Assist with preparations for KFB Kentucky State Fair AgLand and/or Freddy Farm Bureau.


• Attend and assist at field days and county programming as applicable.

Internal Relationships:

• Reports to the Director, Commodity Division.


• Provides support for other Divisions as necessary.

External Relationships:

• Has contact with various Kentucky Farm Bureau staff and affiliate company personnel.


• Develops and maintains contacts with Kentucky Farm Bureau volunteer leaders.

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior or Graduate School.


• Must have reliable transportation.


• Strong writing, communication, and oral skills.

Time Requirements:

• Available May – July 2027.


• Approximately 20-30 hours per week.


• Some evening work and in-state travel possible.