Summary description:
The Large-Scale Agribusiness Internship provides transitioning service members with a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the business and operational functions of commercial farming at scale. Participants will rotate through key departments—including Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Food Safety, and Agritourism—gaining experience in workforce management, precision agriculture systems, supply chain logistics, food safety compliance, and direct-to-consumer marketing. Training combines on-the-job mentorship at major agribusiness operations with classroom instruction at Farmer Bootcamp and bi-weekly online mentoring sessions. By the conclusion of the 16-week program, interns will have completed 640 hours of structured training, developed a cross-departmental project portfolio, and built the skills needed to pursue careers in agricultural management, agribusiness operations, or related industries.
Job description:
Interns in the Large-Scale Agribusiness program will gain practical experience across multiple departments of a commercial farming operation, such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Food Safety, and Agritourism. Under the guidance of departmental supervisors and industry professionals, participants will support workforce recruitment and compliance, assist in managing enterprise software and precision agriculture technologies, participate in vendor sourcing and supply chain logistics, conduct food safety inspections and documentation, and help design agritourism and marketing initiatives. Training includes structured on-the-job rotations, Farmer Bootcamp classroom instruction, and online mentoring to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. This internship equips transitioning service members with the technical, business, and leadership skills necessary to pursue post-service careers in agribusiness management, commercial farm operations, food systems, or related industries.
In order to reach the most participants across South Carolina and offer areas of focus in line with their goals, we have created a consortium of agribusinesses across the state. Prospective participants will be interviewed by Palmetto Veterans in Agribusiness program managers to place them in vetted organizations. All participants and hosts will have a bi-weekly check-in by phone or Zoom with Matt, and the final week of interviews and assessments for all participants will take place at Project Victory Gardens.
Eligibility factors:
All Services
Resume and Interview required. No additional prerequisites.
