About the role#
This paid, 10-week internship offers hands-on experience in modern pork production. You will spend seven weeks at a commercial sow farm and three weeks in a nursery-grow-finish system. This program provides a broad view of the industry, including animal care, herd health, and production management. You will work alongside experienced farm managers and teams to gain practical skills.
What you'll do#
- Observe animals daily and learn proper care and treatment techniques.
- Follow company SOPs for animal care.
- Assist with sow heat detection, breeding schedules, and reproductive management.
- Help with processing piglets and the weaning process.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and biosecure facility.
- Collaborate with your team to reach daily production goals.
- Participate in learning sessions and internship activities.
- Shadow professionals in nutrition, feed milling, research, veterinary services, and animal welfare.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary agriculture program.
- A genuine interest in a career in swine production.
- Leadership potential shown through school, work, or community activities.
- Curiosity and a desire to apply new skills.
- Ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment.
- Previous swine experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid role at $20 per hour.
- Housing is provided at no cost.
- The program follows a rolling term.
About Christensen Farms
Christensen Farms operates as a pork producer and processor. Founded in 1974, the company started as a family business and now manages operations across Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It markets nearly 4 million pigs annually. The firm maintains a significant ownership stake in Triumph Foods, which processes pork for domestic and international markets.
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