About the job
Join our dynamic Summer Internship Program at Prestage Farms, where you'll embark on a paid, hands-on learning adventure in the realms of pork and poultry production. This unique opportunity allows you to delve into various aspects of live production while gaining personal and professional development experiences essential for your career journey.
This is your chance to:
- Understand Prestage Farms' unwavering commitment to producing high-quality pork and turkey by learning about our daily operations, methodologies, and underlying principles.
- Expand your knowledge of the food system by gaining insights into the diverse aspects of integrated livestock and poultry production.
- Network effectively as you collaborate with experienced members of the Prestage team and connect with fellow interns, industry leaders, and agriculture professionals.
- Explore impactful ways to contribute to agriculture, either as an ambassador or as a future leader in the industry.
Interns will be assigned to a specific division, gaining firsthand knowledge of departmental operations while also participating in various activities and events, such as:
- Guest Speakers
- Facility Tours
- Volunteer Events
- Certifications
- Meet and Greets
- Industry Exposure
- Social Events
Available Internship Areas:
Swine Division
Interns can work across all departments on the farm, including:
- Breeding, Gestation, and Farrowing
- AI Center
Turkey Division
Interns will experience all phases of turkey production and daily operations in:
- Breeder Farms
- Hatchery
- Contract Grower Brooder & Growout Facilities
- Processing Plant
Feed Mill
Interns will engage in various facets of the feed manufacturing process, including:
- Receiving
- Batching
- Mixing
- Load-Out
- Dispatching

