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Intern-Ag Operations

Bud Antle, LLC
United States, California, Salinas
Mar 06, 2026
Title: Ag Operations Intern Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly Status: Non-Exempt Days/Shifts: M-F Location: Salinas, CA Reports to: Sr. Regional Ag Manager _________________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Ag Operations Intern will gain real world experience by assisting Ag Managers with day-to-day tasks and working on ag-related projects. The intern will help evaluate plantings, track fertilizer use, identify pests and disease in vegetable crops and analyze data to identify opportunities to create efficiencies to reduce costs and improve crop quality. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION Learn and understand farming activities including ground preparation, seeding, crop growth, and harvesting Conduct crop observations such as stand counts to determine plant population per acre Collect soil and plant samples for submission to testing laboratories and nutritional analysis Assist with genetic screening of new varieties of lettuce, romaine, broccoli and cauliflower Uploading, organizing and analyzing field data using Excel is a key component of this internship Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team. Other duties as assigned Internship Details Summer 2026, 12-week internship 100% onsite (not a remote internship) Pay Rate: $20 - $22 per hour No relocation or housing assistance provided JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Familiarity with farming operations At least an Intermediate skill level with Excel is required Experience working with and analyzing large data sets is desired Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Bi-lingual, Spanish/English is preferred Valid driver's license PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs. WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Full time, 40-hour workweek, no overtime expected Travel to and from the Salinas Ag Operations office, Salinas Transplant Company and various field locations in the Salinas Valley EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Fall 2026 rising junior or senior obtaining a bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Crop Science, Ag Business, or a related field OR a community college student who has completed a minimum of 30 college credits in a relevant field EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf Department: BUD LUW- Ag - Ag Administration 1811150052 This is a non-management position This is a full-time position Sub Company ID/Req #: BUD 2026C