WinField United Market Development Agronomist 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.   

WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers.    

We have openings for WinField United Market Development Agronomist Interns in the following locations for Summer 2027:   

Iowa: Ames, IA  

Illinois: Effingham, IL  

Tennessee: Jackson or Martin, TN  

Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May – August 2027)   

This position will require some travel throughout the duration of the summer. Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.     

As a Market Development Sales Agronomist Intern, you will contribute to advancing our seed and crop protection products by conducting research and analysis, collaborating with your local team on your project, and supporting the MDA and sales team with agronomic insights that aide sales execution. This internship is a gateway to our WinField United Associate Program, a 2-year rotational program (full-time).  

Experience-Education (Required) 

Sophomore or Junior (preferred) undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Systems Technology, Digital Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field  

Possess a valid driver’s license; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record    

Required GPA of 3.0 or higher   

Competencies-Skills (Preferred) 

Interest in pursuing advanced degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, or related field  

Interest in technical agronomy and becoming a subject matter expert 

Prior experience in sales or ag retail, with a focus on customer interaction 

Familiarity with the ag retail system 

Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills   

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

Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems   

Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings