Delaware Farm Bureau internship applications due March 29

The Delaware Farm Bureau is currently accepting applications from students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the field of marketing/business or agriculture for its 2024 summer internship program. College students who are ready for unique but practical and hands-on experiences are encouraged to apply by Friday, March 29.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of digital media strategies and platforms, and a proficiency in Microsoft applications. Photography and videography skills are helpful.

For more information and to apply, go to defb.org/contact-us/careers.

“I think the internship was super helpful at making connections in the ag and farming industry. It also helped me with my public speaking and teaching abilities by making me a more confident speaker,” said Audrey Hastings of Dover. As a 2023 intern, Hastings worked on redesigning the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation’s Mobile Ag Lab and revamped lessons taught to young visitors throughout the year. She also helped around the office and collaborated with another intern to visit farm stands, which were then promoted via social media. She is now a junior at Delaware Valley University studying conservation and wildlife management.

In past years, interns have helped advance the organization’s digital presence, promoted the DEFB Foundation’s Book Barn campaign, advocated for farmers and ranchers by using modern technology to craft digital designs and content, run the foundation’s Mobile Ag Lab programming and much more.

Jaiden Cain of Harrington, an intern in 2022, said her experiences with the Farm Bureau positively impacted her even beyond her educational career. She recently rejoined the staff as the membership and outreach coordinator. “This internship solidified my decision that I want to pursue a career in agricultural marketing/communications,” she said.

Marketing Coordinator and Assistant Executive Director Mikayla Paul said, “Our interns bring fresh ideas, and a unique and relevant understanding of modern technology that helps drive us forward. Interns really get to experience a lot of different things throughout their summer with the Delaware Farm Bureau. They are very important to the work we do here. We have a lot of fun, but we get a lot done, too. The right candidates will gain a lot of relevant and personalized experience during their internship time.”