UNL Feedyard Management Internship

Internship Structure


The internship may be broken down into 3 segments:

1. Pre-Internship Training
-Training takes place via classroom discussion campus and also in the field at nearby feedyard
-June 1 until early July

2. Host Feedyard
-Each intern is assigned to a high caliber feedyard that fit their specific goals and interests
-Interns rotate through multiple jobs in order to maximize

learning through hands on experiences
-Wage and housing negotiated between feedyard employer and student
-Early July until December

3. Post-Internship Summary
-Interns return to UNL campus for class for further education and to review their experiences at feedyards
-Early December ~ December 15


Interns must meet the following criteria:
1. Graduate by June 1, with either Associates or B.S.
-The internship is designed for students to enter near or upon the completion of
their undergraduate degree in animal science, agribusiness, or related major. However, up to eight credit hours can be obtained and applied to the student's
degree. Wage & Benefits
-Determined between host feedyard and intern. Typically includes housing. Apply online at: https://animalscience.unl.edu/unl-feedyard-management-internship
or
Email the Internship Coordinator: [email protected]