WinField United Forage Nutrition Insights Intern, Summer 2027

Land O'Lakes; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WinField United Forage Insights Intern, Summer 2027 in Indianapolis, IN, offers hands-on experience linking laboratory insights with field applications in forage testing. You will travel regionally, interact with customers, and support forage quality improvement initiatives while learning about forage analysis and laboratory services.

The internship pays $25.00/hour, May–August 2027, with relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science, ag business or other related field.
• Required GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to travel without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional interaction with customers in farm/retail/meeting environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between laboratory and field to promote forage testing and data use.
• Travel region visiting farms and interacting with customers.
• Communicate test results and identify opportunities for improved forage quality.
• Support forage management initiatives and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Work independently

Communication skills

Customer interactions

Relationship building

Time management

Problem solving

Forage knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Sophomore or Junior undergraduate in animal science/ag business/related

Job description

WinField United Forage Nutrition Insights Intern, Summer 2027

When you intern at Land O’Lakes, you’re joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer- and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insight and inputs, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will experience a hands-on, purpose-driven internship. You’ll have opportunities to network with industry leaders, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and be challenged with a business-critical project, all while gaining skills that will impact your career trajectory.

We are hiring a WinField United Forages Nutrition Insights Intern based in Indianapolis, IN for Summer 2027! SureTech is a full-service agricultural lab that provides retailers access to the timely, cost-effective, reliable data their farmers need to make better decisions. With over 50 years of experience, a dedicated team of chemists and lab technicians using the most innovative technology, and a new location with ample space and resources, SureTech has earned its reputation as a trusted partner to retailers across the U.S.

As a SureTech Forage Insights Intern, you will serve as a key liaison between the laboratory and the field, helping producers and nutritionists, to promote the value of forage testing and how data can be used to improve animal production. You will spend more than a good portion of your time traveling throughout the region, visiting farms, interacting directly with customers, collecting forage samples, and supporting forage management initiatives. Working closely with SureTech laboratory, technical, and commercial teams, you will help communicate test results, identify opportunities for improved forage quality, and demonstrate how analytical insights can drive better feeding and operational decisions. This role combines technical learning, customer engagement, and hands‑on field experience, providing exposure to the entire forage testing process from sample collection through interpretation and application on the farm. Through training and mentorship, you will develop a strong understanding of forage analysis, laboratory services, and the practical value of data‑driven decision‑making in animal production.

Internship Duration: May – August 2027

Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.

Experience‑Education (Required)

• Sophomore (preferred) or Junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science, ag business or other related field of study.
• Required GPA of 3.0 or higher

Competencies‑Skills (Required)

• Ability to work and travel without direct supervision.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to producers, nutritionists, and sales teams.

• Comfortable interacting with customers in farm, retail, and meeting environments while representing SureTech in a professional manner.

• Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively serve as a liaison between laboratory, technical, and field teams.

• Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks.

• Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems.

• Working knowledge of forage production, livestock nutrition, or a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.

• Comply with all PPE requirements and safety protocols when performing duties in areas where protective equipment is required.

Competencies‑Skills (Preferred)

• Interest in forage production, equine, dairy, beef, or livestock nutrition systems.
• Experience working on farms, in agricultural retail, FFA, 4‑H, collegiate agriculture programs, or related internships.
• Public speaking or presentation experience.
• Experience collecting agricultural, forage, soil, feed, or water samples.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights that demonstrate the economic value of forage testing to customers.

About Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member‑owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O’Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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