Things You'll Need:
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation
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Step 1
Check the Department of Agriculture's website for a list of internships that are available to undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture. Investigate internships that are closely related to your area of specialization in agriculture.
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Step 2
Visit ATTRA-National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service and the Princeton review website to find additional industry internships in your field.
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Step 3
Consult your academic advisor to find out how to arrange for academic credit for your internship experience. It should qualify as the equivalent of at least one course in your major, possibly more, depending on the length of the internship.
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Step 4
Look for opportunities with agricultural industry companies that recruit directly through university career placement officers. The adviser may also have additional information about the companies you are considering.
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Step 5
Find out in advance if any of the internships is compensated by a stipend. It is often possible to earn a small amount of money while you are completing your internship. This is especially true if it internship takes place during the academic school year when you would have to forgo work-study or other job opportunities.
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Step 6
Apply for internships that fit your academic qualifications and job experience. Request or download applications. Collect required documents, references, recommendations and transcripts, and submit your application package to the sponsoring company or organization.
