Agronomy Research & Development Internship - Summer 2025

Company Overview

At Ralco, we specialize in natural and effective products for farmers and ranchers. Our patented approaches in essential oils, energy maximizing diets and microbial processes are designed to improve the health and productivity of animals and plants alike, covering areas such as health, nutrition and crop management

OUR MISSION:

Steward our God-given gifts to perfect technologies that enhance the vitality of plants and animals for a safe and abundant food supply.

OUR VALUES:

We serve others and help them succeed.
We treat others with dignity and respect.
​We believe in hard work and a commitment to family.
We do what is right.

Job Summary
This internship will allow interns to collect data from local research farms and monitor trials in a state-of-the-art greenhouse.  Throughout this paid internship, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with our technical team, and gain experience in research and development by evaluating various trials.  The purpose of this internship is to assist Agnition in obtaining accurate data from our greenhouse trials and research farms located in Balaton and Marshall, while helping develop new strategies and ideas to complete projects. Interns can gain an abundance of knowledge in agronomics, data collection and management, as well as professionalism.
This internship also includes the opportunity to job shadow other areas of the Ralco business that are of interest to the intern. This includes, but is not limited to, Ralco nutritionists, sales team, research & development, finance/accounting, purchasing, marketing, and administrative services.

• Evaluate/monitor research farm and greenhouse trials
• Collect and record field and greenhouse data
• Work with others to complete tasks
• Complete any additional responsibilities as needed

• Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year in college
• Majoring in Ag Business, Agronomy, or other agriculture related field
• Reside in, or are willing to move to, southwest MN for the summer
• Collaborates well with others
• Physical labor (lifting, digging, field work, etc.)