Paid Swine Production Internship: 360° Industry Experience

Christensen Farms; Sleepy Eye (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Paid internship

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Sleepy Eye, MN offers a paid 10-week Swine Production Internship designed for students exploring a career in modern pork production. Interns work seven weeks on a commercial sow farm and three weeks in nursery grow-finish, gaining hands-on experience with animal care, herd health, breeding, biosecurity, and production management.

Under supervision of Farm Managers, interns receive mentorship, participate in shadowing and development activities, and may be placed in farms

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary agriculture-related educational program.
• Swine experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and exercise independent thinking and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in herd health by observing animals daily and learning proper care.
• Learn proper animal care techniques while following SOPs.
• Assist with sow heat detection, breeding schedules, and reproductive management.
• Assist with processing piglets and the weaning process.
• Contribute to farm operations by helping maintain a clean, safe facility.
• Receive training and mentorship from Farm Managers and Farm Specialists.
• Collaborate with a team to achieve daily production goals.
• Participate in internship activities and learning sessions.
• Gain exposure to nutrition, feed milling, research, veterinary services, and welfare.
• Develop understanding of career opportunities within Christensen Farms and the industry.

Skills

Curiosity

Hardworking

Team-oriented

Leadership potential

Willingness to learn

Education

Post-secondary agriculture program enrollment

Job description

Christensen Farms in Sleepy Eye, MN offers a paid 10-week Swine Production Internship designed for students exploring a career in modern pork production. Interns work seven weeks on a commercial sow farm and three weeks in nursery grow-finish, gaining hands-on experience with animal care, herd health, breeding, biosecurity, and production management.

Under supervision of Farm Managers, interns receive mentorship, participate in shadowing and development activities, and may be placed in farms