Farm Management Summer Internship: Geneseo, IL

About the role

Posted September 24, 2026. Full‑time position located in Geneseo, IL. We are looking for high‑performing individuals for our 2027 summer internship program. Candidates should be a sophomore or junior majoring in an Agriculture‑related discipline with above‑average academic performance, excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and an interest in Professional Farm Management. The internship focuses on learning the skills and responsibilities of a Professional Farm Manager, who represents farmland owners and helps them make confident, informed decisions to achieve their ownership goals financially, emotionally, and relationally. Interns will learn about the Farm Management, Real Estate, and Appraisal divisions by interacting with staff and visiting Midwest offices.

Responsibilities

• Lease analysis, negotiation, and tenant selection
• Income and expense budgets, cash‑flow and profitability analysis
• Agricultural real estate transaction and appraisal processes
• Technical crop production management
• Risk management related to Crop and P&C Insurance
• Client interaction and service
• Land stewardship with a focus on improvement and conservation
• Budget analysis and long‑term financial asset planning

Requirements

• Agriculture background beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Thorough commitment to customer service, internally and externally
• Sophomore or junior majoring in an Agricultural‑related discipline
• Above‑average academic performance
• Strong work ethic
• Interest in the career field of Professional Farm Management

Pay

Compensation between $20 and $22 per hour.

Schedule

Internship based out of the Nevada, Iowa office, with travel to company events and other Midwest locations. Full‑time paid internship. Flexible start and end dates; typical expectation runs from late May 2027 to early August 2027.