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2026 Summer Live Operations Intern

Ozark, AR · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Join Butterball, America's favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Butterball ... Farmers & Growers, Feed Mills, Processing Plants located in the Midwest region. The team also ...

Veterinary Medical Oncologist

Louisville, KY · On-site

$192/hr

... surrounding Midwest communities for over thirty years. We offer a highly collaborative team ... of internship-trained emergency veterinarians and a practice limited to eye care. Our 17,000+ sq ...

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Des Moines, IA · On-site

$390K/yr

To cure any type of boredom, their Downtown Farmers' Market is ranked #2 in the country, and there ... Midwest's premier shopping malls, Jordan Creek Town Center, or take a stroll through the hip ...

To cure any type of boredom, their Downtown Farmers' Market is ranked #2 in the country, and there ... Midwest's premier shopping malls, Jordan Creek Town Center, or take a stroll through the hip ...

To cure any type of boredom, their Downtown Farmers' Market is ranked #2 in the country, and there ... Midwest's premier shopping malls, Jordan Creek Town Center, or take a stroll through the hip ...

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How much do internship midwest farming jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship midwest farming in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Midwest Farming vs Farm Worker?

AspectInternship Midwest FarmingFarm Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; some knowledge of agriculture beneficialUsually no formal credentials; on-the-job training provided
Work EnvironmentHands-on learning in farm settings, often seasonal and educationalPhysical outdoor work on farms, often year-round or seasonal
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by agricultural programs, educational institutions, and farms for trainingEmployed directly by farms for crop and livestock work

In summary, Internship Midwest Farming focuses on educational and training experiences for individuals interested in agriculture, often with a learning component. Farm Workers perform essential manual labor tasks on farms, typically without formal training requirements. Both roles are integral to farming operations but serve different purposes within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Internship Midwest Farming job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,333 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

2026 Summer Live Operations Intern

Butterball

Ozark, AR • On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Temporary, Internship

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

295th of 434 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Join Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most. 
Over the course of 10-12 weeks, a Live Operations Intern, you'll work in one of the Midwest Live Ops facilities located in Ozark, AR, Carthage, MO, or Harrison, AR. The Operations team works alongside all the Farmers & Growers, Feed Mills, Processing Plants located in the Midwest region. The team also oversees the health and well-being of the turkeys and raised with the utmost care. The Live Operations Intern will work very closely with the team to learn various aspects of Butterball Live Operations.   
The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments that aligns with professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.  
What you’ll do:
•    Evaluate and assess farm operations.
•    Assist in the evaluations of proper husbandry, feeding, ventilation, and lighting requirements of commercial turkeys.
•    Learn to evaluate and assess the Animal Care and Well Being policies and practices. 
•    Develop and conduct live operations research.
•    Work with live animals in a farm environment. 
What you’ll get:
•    Hands-on experience and professional development.
•    Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
•    Competitive compensation and benefits. 
We're looking for awesome students like you!  
Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference?  
•    Pursuing a Bachelors, Master or PhD in Animal Sciences, Poultry Science, or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026 through June 2027.
•    You are required to have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to and from work.
•    Ability and interest to both indoor facilities and outdoor with either hot or cold temperatures.
•    Working knowledge of animal care and well-being practices.
•    Ability to follow animal care well-being and bio-security policies and procedures.  
 


We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Garner, NC, US

Year founded

1954

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