Greenhouse and Field Research Internship

Ralco Agriculture; Balaton (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Shadowing across departments

Job summary

Ralco Agriculture is offering a Greenhouse and Field Research Internship in Balaton, MN for summer 2027. Interns will join the Agronomy team to collect data, monitor trials, and support R&D projects across greenhouse and field settings.

The program provides hands-on learning, collaboration with technical staff, and opportunities to shadow departments such as animal nutrition, sales, finance, and marketing. Applicants should be eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Assist with daily tasks related to field of study or department.
• Strong desire to learn and professional drive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborate with team members and departments on projects.
• Passion for agronomy and industry best practices.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative.
• Carry out research and gather data.
• Physical labor including lifting, digging, field work.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in project tasks and data collection.
• Conduct greenhouse and field trials, report findings.
• Travel to field trial locations across the Midwest for measurements.

Skills

Data collection

Trial monitoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

High school student qualifying (HS junior/senior)

College student in science/agriculture

Job description

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Greenhouse and Field Research Internship

Intern Balaton, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

PAY STATUS: Hourly; Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Greenhouse & Laboratory in Balaton, MN

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2027 – August 2027

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Corporate Technology

Internship Summary

Join Ralco’s Agronomy team for a hands‑on paid internship focused on data collection, trial monitoring, and research support across our greenhouse and field trials. Interns will collaborate with technical staff, contribute to R&D projects, and gain valuable experience in agronomics, data management, and professional development.

You’ll assist with research tasks, attend meetings, and work on assignments tailored to your field of study. The internship also offers job shadowing opportunities across departments such as animal nutrition, sales, finance, marketing, and more giving you a well‑rounded view of the business.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn, contribute ideas, and grow within a dynamic team environment. This internship description is not meant to be all inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in project tasks
• Conduct research and report findings from greenhouse trials
• Travel to field trial locations across the Midwest to take measurements and report findings
• Perform administrative tasks as needed
• Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks

Qualifications

• Assist with daily tasks related to their field of study or department
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborating with team members and departments on projects
• Passion for the industry and its best practices
• Ability to multitask and take initiative
• Carry out research and gather data
• Physical labor (lifting, digging, field work, etc)
• Reside in, or willing to move to SW Minnesota for the summer
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Education Requirements

• High school or college students (HS students must be junior or senior)
• Desired career focus in science- or agriculture-related fields

Applications for the 2027 Summer Agronomy Internship will open October 1, 2026.