Greenhouse & Field Research Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Internship Summary

Join Ralco’s Agronomy team for a hands-on internship focused on data collection, trial monitoring, and research support across our greenhouse and research farms in Balaton and Marshall. 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 take minutes, with assignments tailored to your field of study. The internship also offers job shadowing opportunities across departments such as 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

Assist in the preparation of presentations

Perform administrative tasks as needed

Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks

Respond to web correspondence, social media posts, and emails

Qualifications

Assist with daily tasks related to their field of study or department

Strong desire to learn along with professional drive

Solid understanding of different techniques in chosen field of study

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Collaborate with team members and departments on projects

Passion for the industry and its best practices

Ability to multitask and take initiative

Perform administrative tasks as needed

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

Education Requirements

College students (sophomore and above)

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s science or agriculture related degree

For further information contact :

Lee Opdahl

Agronomy R&D Manager

Office Number : 507-337-6962

lee.opdahl@ralcoagriculture.com

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