Career Connections

Ardent Mills is a leading flour-milling and ingredient company that supplies wheat flour, specialty grains, and plant-based ingredients to food companies across North America. With a strong focus on innovation, food safety, and sustainability, they play a vital role in feeding communities. Careers at Ardent Mills span a wide range of fields including milling operations, food science, quality assurance, supply chain management, engineering, and corporate functions—offering meaningful opportunities to grow in the agriculture and food industry.

Career Connection Link: https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/first-time-jobs/graduates-interns/

Cargill is a global food and agriculture leader that partners with farmers, manufacturers, and retailers to deliver essential products like grains, protein, oils, and food ingredients. With operations in over 70 countries and a workforce of approximately 160,000 employees, Cargill plays a pivotal role in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Career opportunities at Cargill are diverse and span fields such as supply chain, engineering, food science, sustainability, and business operations. The company offers internships and early-career programs designed to develop future leaders through hands-on experience and mentorship. Whether you're interested in innovating sustainable food solutions or optimizing global logistics, Cargill provides a platform to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. ​

Career Connection Link: https://careers.cargill.com/en/camphill-pa

The Center for Dairy Excellence is dedicated to strengthening Pennsylvania’s dairy industry by providing resources, education, and support to dairy farmers and future industry leaders. Through its Foundation, the Center offers a variety of internships and career development programs designed to give students and young professionals hands-on experience in areas such as dairy farm management, processing, education, and public engagement. These opportunities include on-farm internships, dairy processing internships, communications and education internships, and the Calving Corner program at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Participants gain real-world skills and mentorship, preparing them for meaningful careers in the dairy sector.

The Center for Dairy Excellence and the Dairy Excellence Foundation are seeking a Dairy Education, Programs and Communications Intern for May-August 2025. Applicants must be entering at least their sophomore year of an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university. This is a paid internship for 10-12 weeks at 40 hours a week.

The intern will assist with:

• The continued development of dairy education curriculum programs, including Discover Dairy and Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow, and in planning youth educational events.
• Communications and marketing content for the Center and the Foundation.
• Continued coordination and development of the Center’s on-farm programs.
• Industry events, gaining an understanding of the Center and the Foundation, and learning more about the scope and scale of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and infrastructure.

Career Connection Link: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/about-the-center/job-opportunities/

The Center for Dairy Excellence is dedicated to strengthening Pennsylvania’s dairy industry by providing resources, education, and support to dairy farmers and future industry leaders. Through its Foundation, the Center offers a variety of internships and career development programs designed to give students and young professionals hands-on experience in areas such as dairy farm management, processing, education, and public engagement. These opportunities include on-farm internships, dairy processing internships, communications and education internships, and the Calving Corner program at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Participants gain real-world skills and mentorship, preparing them for meaningful careers in the dairy sector.

The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania offer $3,000 grants to students who participate in a 10-12 week on-farm internship program. This program provides on-farm learning experiences to the next generation of dairy professionals and managers in Pennsylvania. In addition to this on-farm internship, the Center offers a Dairy Processing Internship and a Center Communications & Education Internship.

Career Connection Link: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/for-students-and-educators/on-farm-internships/

Country View Family Farms, a subsidiary of the family‑owned Clemens Food Group, manages a network of over 300 hog‑production farms across multiple states, specializing in raising healthy pigs and delivering quality pork through advanced animal care, environmental stewardship, and vertically integrated processes.

Career paths at Country View range from hands‑on roles like Animal Care Specialist, Feed Mill Technician, and Sow Farm Manager, to technical and support positions such as Environmental Specialist or Production Accounting Clerk. They also offer paid summer internships—like Swine Production Internships—where students gain farm‑based experience, certification, and exposure to the full supply chain through facility tours and project work.

Career Connection Link: https://careers.clemensfoodgroup.com/us/en/cvff

Messick's Farm Equipment is a family-owned dealership specializing in agricultural, construction, and landscaping machinery across Pennsylvania. With over 350 employees at eight locations, they offer a range of career paths including service technicians, parts specialists, sales representatives, and support staff. Messick's also provides internship and co-op programs for high school and college students interested in hands-on experience with equipment repair and maintenance, fostering the next generation of skilled technicians.

Messick’s is proud to offer two opportunities to high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career as a service technician—the Service Department Summer Internship Program and the Service Department Co-op & Work Experience Program. For each program, students will be paired with one of our four shops—agriculture, construction, lawn & garden, and set up—to gain experience and technical knowledge of agricultural, construction, and home ownership equipment repairs and maintenance.

Career Connection Link: https://messicks.com/internships?fbclid=IwAR1qY9fRQ1uXif8DU1sQXcKhAA5ScrSmsnYwF5sNJdM8Wi7174YwMa3v0VA

More than 70,000 National FFA members, advisors and supporters from across the nation will convene in Indianapolis for the organization’s premier event of the year, the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. Members come to compete, find personal and career inspiration, meet fellow members from across the country, and grow as leaders. Advisors, alumni and corporate partners come to support student members in their growth.

Your job will be to tell their stories in meaningful and impactful ways through produced video news segments and digital stories. Interns will be in front of the camera conducting live and recorded interviews, gathering firsthand accounts of events, and organizing the material into a cohesive and interesting story. Interns will then package the story for video streaming and web stories.

Requirements

The National FFA Newsroom staff will assign stories, but you’ll also be expected to use your networking skills to find organic stories important to the convention experience and the lives of our members.

Desired skills include professionalism and comfort in front of a camera; the ability to find and write stories on deadline; and the competency to draft interview questions and conduct live interviews. While you do not have to be a current or former FFA member, agricultural studies major, or well-versed in agriculture or National FFA, prior experience and knowledge of the industry or organization is a bonus.

Interns must be able to navigate the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to conduct interviews and create content, which may involve extended periods of walking, standing, and carrying equipment

To apply, please answer the following questions and provide a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of your work.

• Share your experience working in the news media.
• Share your experience with writing feature news stories.
• Share your experience doing live audio or video interviews.
• Share any advanced or technical skills you have as they relate to shooting, editing, or producing broadcast news features.
• Share why you want to serve as an FFA Newsroom journalist intern.
• Cite examples of when you have worked in a fast-paced environment and how you have met deadlines.
• Share how you approach finding and telling great stories.
• Describe your experience or interest in FFA, agriculture, or student leadership.

Career Connection Link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3258128

The National FFA Organization is seeking college students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in journalism, communications, marketing, agricultural communications, public relations, or a closely related field to help capture and share the energy of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct. 29–Nov. 1, 2025, in Indianapolis. As a social media intern, you will be at the heart of the action—creating quick-turn, dynamic video content that highlights the stories, celebrations and behind-the-scenes moments from one of the largest student conventions in the country. You will have access to a fast-paced, professional environment while building an impressive portfolio of real-world social media content distributed to the organization’s audience of more than a million members and supporters.

Additional Details:

• Must be available in Indianapolis from Monday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
• The National FFA Organization will cover travel expenses (airfare, hotel) and most meals.
• A $400 project stipend will be provided.
• This opportunity may be eligible for college credit (please coordinate with your academic advisor).

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Shoot, edit, and post engaging short-form videos (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikToks) daily during the national convention with a fast turnaround.
• Use trending sounds, formats and social media elements to create relatable and viral content.
• Brainstorm and pitch creative content ideas to the social media manager aligned with the event’s major themes.
• Collaborate with the National FFA social media team to maximize reach and engagement.
• Create a minimum of four short-form videos per day optimized for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Qualifications:

• Experience filming and editing short-form video content on mobile.
• Proficiency with mobile editing apps (e.g., CapCut, InShot, Adobe Rush) and basic desktop editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (especially Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook Reels) and trending formats.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable being behind the camera and occasionally in front of it if needed.
• Prior knowledge of FFA or agriculture is a plus but not required.

Career Connection Link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3258157

PennAg Industries Association is Pennsylvania’s premier agribusiness trade organization, representing a diverse network of agricultural sectors including poultry, swine, aquaculture, feed, grain, and manure management. For nearly 150 years, PennAg has been advocating for current agriculture and future farmers by supporting the growth and promotion of various sectors of Pennsylvania’s agribusiness. ​PennAg offers a variety of career development opportunities, including internships and scholarships, aimed at students and recent graduates interested in agriculture. Their job board features a range of positions across Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry, from poultry to agronomy, providing pathways to meaningful careers in agriculture.

Are you looking for a job in agriculture? Look no further than PennAg’s job board. Our job board is curated by PennAg members and other reputable agribusinesses, ensuring you’ll find only the best opportunities available. You can find job opportunities with their members highlighted in blue. With over a dozen opportunities, browse our job board today and find your dream job in agriculture!

Career Connection Link: https://pennag.com/job-postings/

PennAg Industries Association is Pennsylvania’s premier agribusiness trade organization, representing a diverse network of agricultural sectors including poultry, swine, aquaculture, feed, grain, and manure management. For nearly 150 years, PennAg has been advocating for current agriculture and future farmers by supporting the growth and promotion of various sectors of Pennsylvania’s agribusiness. ​PennAg offers a variety of career development opportunities, including internships and scholarships, aimed at students and recent graduates interested in agriculture. Their job board features a range of positions across Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry, from poultry to agronomy, providing pathways to meaningful careers in agriculture.

PennAg Industries Association is hiring one intern for summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in Pennsylvania agriculture. This paid, 12–14 week internship (mid-May to mid-August) offers opportunities in networking, project work, agriculture outreach, and job shadowing with industry professionals. Eligible applicants are college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with an interest in agriculture, business, or policy. How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and one-page résumé to [email protected] by noon on October 6, 2025.

Career Connection Link: 2026 Penn Ag Intern Program