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/

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

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/