Beef Interns

Cooperative Farmers Elevator • George, IA

3d

About The Position

The Beef Feed Intern works alongside Cooperative Farmers Elevator’s sales and feed teams, connects with livestock producers, and learns how the cooperative supports customers through feed products and services. The internship provides hands-on exposure to feed sales, customer service, operations, cattle care and management, beef nutrition, feed milling, and other areas of the cooperative. The intern builds practical skills, industry connections, and experience for a future career in agriculture. The role includes preparing a final presentation for CFE leadership and participating in midpoint and final evaluations with a mentor.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral, written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Detailed organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Junior or senior class standing preferred; other class levels will be considered.
• Livestock experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily cattle care and collect accurate research and development data.
• Assist with cattle checks, troubleshooting, marketing, farm audits, and training.
• Gain hands-on experience with bunk reading, pen checks, ration delivery, and feed-efficiency data collection in feedlot and cow-calf settings.
• Learn the feed sales process, communicate product knowledge and product usage to customers, and build customer relationships.
• Learn feed formulation and ration balancing.
• Assist with preparing for and participating in feed training meetings.
• Work with CFE feed sales staff.
• Learn traceability and record-keeping programs.
• Assist feed milling facilities with feed production.
• Assist with HACCP compliance activities at feed milling locations.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to CFE leadership summarizing projects, research data, and customer questionnaire results.
• Participate in midpoint and final evaluations with a mentor to review progress, goals, and feedback.
• Inform the supervisor promptly of discrepancies in reports and potential problems or business opportunities related to the department.
• Report unsafe equipment or working conditions and needed repairs or special maintenance to the supervisor.
• Uphold cooperative policies and comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Attend required or scheduled employee safety meetings.
• Learn and follow Beef Quality Assurance practices and low-stress cattle handling practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work collaboratively with location and departmental personnel, promote teamwork, and present a professional image.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed