Sandhills Ranch Internship Seeks Applicants

Seeking Intern Applicants – 2025 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program

Explore a rewarding career in agriculture through hands-on experiences in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire valuable skills and forge meaningful relationships.

The Sandhills Task Force is proud to partner with several successful ranchers in the Nebraska Sandhills to offer this excellent internship opportunity. This paid, three-month-long summer internship program includes room & board and additional paid educational opportunities.

We seek candidates who are passionate about agriculture, have a strong interest in ranching and range management, and are eager to learn. The internship will involve various components of on-the-job experience, mentorship, and training tailored to the intern’s education, knowledge, and interests. We welcome applications from all individuals who are 19 or older.

To learn more about the internship program and to apply visit www.sandhillstaskforce.org/ranch-internship. The application deadline is January 15th, 2025.

The Sandhills Task Force will serve as a facilitator to assist in matching interns with ranchers. The Sandhills Task Force will support the internship relationship in several ways, but ultimately, the internship is a relationship between the intern and the host ranch. Partial funding is provided by the Nebraska Environmental Trust and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Applications for the 2025 Sandhills Ranch Internship are due by Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. Application review will begin immediately. For questions, please contact KyLee at 308-340-2781 or kylee@sandhillstaskforce.org.

Let your family, friends, or anyone you think may be interested, know about this exciting internship opportunity!

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FFA Alumni Participate in New Century Farmer Leadership Conference

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, July 9, 2024/National FFA Organization) – A select group of 50 FFA alumni from across the country will convene in Des Moines, Iowa, July 21-25 to discuss future issues and opportunities in the field of production agriculture. The annual New Century Farmer Conference convenes FFA alumni ages 18-24 who have demonstrated leadership in their studies and work experience, earning them a sought-after spot at the conference.
Since FFA programming is reserved primarily for middle and high school students, the New Century Farmer Conference offers former FFA members who have chosen to pursue careers in agriculture a look inside the business operations of farming. Attendees are interested in careers in agribusiness, agricultural education, animal systems, communications, food products and processing, natural resources, plant systems, and more. The students’ current farming and work experience ranges from managing 650 heads of cattle, 4,800 pigs, or 5,500 hogs to raising a small brood of hens to sell organic eggs to family and friends on the livestock side, and managing anywhere from 0 to more than 4,000 acres of crops on the plant side.
“The New Century Farmer Conference provides a pathway for FFA alumni to advance their leadership, personal and career skills,” said Allie Ellis, Associate Director of the National FFA Alumni & Supporters. “The conference is a dedicated time for attendees to explore diverse farm operations with industry experts and peers, and learn what it takes to launch and maintain a successful career in agriculture.”

Those attending the conference this year include:

Arizona
Reilly Rich
Arkansas
Austin Guyot
Colorado
Kole Hawkins
Connecticut
Malakai Adams
Claire Zess
Florida
Emily Acevedo
Georgia
Haigen Walker
Austin McMahan
Illinois
Benjamin Bremmer
Halie Kohl
Indiana
Jadin Seiler
Iowa
Beth Lamp
Zachary Chambers
Kansas
Aimee Kalb
Kentucky
Macey Thompson
Leslie Monhollen
Jenna Thompson
Luke Mullins
Louisiana
Abbygail Davis
Michigan
Ryleigh Jordan
Missouri
Bethany Foltz
Isabella Foltz
Emma Steele
Sophia Short
Jacob Heitman
Montana
Mackenzie Serrano
Sheridan Johnson
New Jersey
Timothy Bilyk
New York
Holly Niefergold
North Carolina
Sarah Holloman
Mylee Davis
Hanna Ball
Alleigh Johnson
Oklahoma
Ethan Stone
Oregon
Tayleur Baker
South Dakota
Dakota Jensen
Tennessee
Shelby Flynn
Charlie Majors
Texas
Taylor Hood
Casey Boersma
Aliyah Russell
Utah
Morgan Wilde
Virginia
Samuel Leach
Washington
Andrew Miles
Wisconsin
Mary Schrieber
Devani Hinkelmann
Henry Koerner
Sara Snortheim
Corporate support for the conference comes from Bunge, Case IH, Corteva Agriscience, John Deere, Farm Credit and Firestone Ag.
You can learn more about the National FFA Organization at www.ffa.org, and the New Century Farmer program at www.ffa.org/participate/conference/new-century-farmer.
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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About National FFA Foundation

The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.

July 2024

Article and photo courtesy of ffa.org

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The 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns

The 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns

(May 29, 2024) Welcome to the Sandhills! The 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns have officially started their summer internships. In its second year of the Sandhills Ranch Internship Program, The Sandhills Task Force has successfully connected eleven interns with key ranchers across Nebraska. The number of strong candidates applying for the program has been exceptional, and we are especially excited about the interns this year. We look forward to hearing all about their successful experiences.

Goals

The goal of the Sandhills Ranch Internship Program is to partner with dedicated and skilled ranchers to provide quality educational opportunities to the next generation of individuals interested in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. These internships provide students with valuable on-the-ground experience to help them develop skills, gain knowledge, and acquire insight into an operation’s decision-making and management.

Internships allow participants to explore an interest in the industry, develop a network, and gain mentors. The ranching industry and community also benefit. Mentors gain extra help while inspiring and investing in the next generation. Meaningful connections are built, creating life-long relationships with talented people who are interested in the ranching industry and more prepared to enter the workforce.

How they’ll be Living

The Sandhills Ranch Internships are paid, summer-long, and include room and board. The interns also have the opportunity to attend an educational workshop of their choosing. On their first day, interns gathered for a training meeting in Mullen, giving them an opportunity for networking and preparation for the upcoming months.

As soon as they arrive on location, ranch mentors work with interns to determine their skill set and develop goals for strengthening skills needed for the operation as well as those desired by the intern. At the end of the internship, another assessment is completed to review the season’s learning, which helps the intern determine what type of learning opportunity or career to pursue.

If you see these interns out in your community, take a moment to say hello and introduce yourself. Whether it is advice on where to eat, community events, or just a friendly chat, your welcoming support and small gestures are invaluable and appreciated.

Front Row

, Left to Right: Dailyn Zierolf, Basin, WY, Plum Thicket Farms, Gordon. Kirstin Cawthra, Benkelman, NE, Brennemann Land & Cattle, Valentine. Morgan Townshend, Plymouth, MN, Bow & Arrow Ranch, Valentine. Haileigh Moutray, Stromsburg, NE, Bow & Arrow Ranch, Valentine.  Caiden Flynn, Fort Collins, CO, Dry Cedar Ranch, Ericson. Jeffery Forsen, Mullen, NE, Apache Ranch, Hyannis.

Back Row:

Sam and Elise (visiting interns), Nieslon Ranch Co. Ellsworth. Ben Weinandt, Battle Creek, NE, Wellnitz Ranch, Cody.  Drake Treffeisen, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Palmer Ranch, Ewing. James Ady, North Platte, NE, Seidler Ranch, Alliance. Keaton Wiske, Medicine Lodge, KS, Downing Ranch, Dunning. Reese Frank, Centennial, CO, Haythorn Land & Cattle Co., Arthur.

To read more about the Sandhills Ranch Internship Program, visit www.sandhillstaskforce.org/ranch-internship.

If you have any questions or want more information, contact kylee@sandhillstaskforce.org or call/text 308-340-2781.

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