Agricultural Economic Research Graduate Intern

Agricultural Economic Research Graduate Intern

Location: Virtual
Duration: 10 weeks (June – August 2025)

Job Overview:

Land O’Lakes is seeking a highly motivated Agricultural Economic Research Graduate Intern to support strategic decision-making by delivering actionable insights on market, industry, and competitive intelligence. Reporting to the Chief Economist and collaborating with a cross-functional team—including the Chief of Staff, Government Relations, and business leaders—the intern will conduct research on agricultural and macroeconomic trends, assess the implications of policy developments, and participate in the shaping of business strategy.

The intern will analyze industry and economic data and assess their impact on Land O’Lakes and its customer-owners. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will present key findings and recommendations to leadership, contributing to scenario analyses and strategic planning.

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Curious and Analytical: Strong intellectual curiosity and analytical skills to assess various data sources, extract meaningful insights, and understand business implications.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to confidently engage with executive leadership through clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Driven and Results-Oriented: A self-motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, adapt to ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results.
• Cross-functional Collaborator: Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate decision-making across multiple teams, influence stakeholders, and drive project success.

Required Experience & Education:

• Currently enrolled as a first-year MBA/Master’s student (expected graduation in Spring/Summer 2026) or a Ph. D student with a concentration in agricultural economics, agribusiness, strategy, policy, data analytics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom), and CRM software (e.g., Power BI) for data access and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in agricultural and economic research, global market analysis, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and global economies and familiarity with key economic data releases.
• Previous experience in food and agribusiness is desirable.

Application Instructions:

• Resume and cover letter required.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Communication will be limited to candidates who are advancing in the evaluation process.

The hourly rate for this 10 week internship is $60.00/hour.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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