Crop Operations Internship
Ideal, SD
Internship
Worksite: 31250 265th St, Ideal, SD, 57541, US
Originally posted: 2026-10-15
Employment classification: INTERN
Want seat time on modern equipment and a real role in running a large no-till farm? Our crop operations internship puts you on the crew from spring work through harvest, putting up hay, running equipment, and keeping crops and forages moving.
PAY $15/hour, ~60 hours/week
HOUSING Provided at no cost
MEALS Lunch provided Mon–Fri
START DATE Spring 2027
THE OPERATION
Jorgensen Land & Cattle is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm and ranch in Ideal, South Dakota. Our diversified operation includes Angus and commercial seedstock production, an advanced bull leasing and SmartBull programs, no-till crop production, our Lazy J Sporting Club, and our Ideal Soil Solutions brand.
We raise and market 6,250 bulls annually, most through our bull leasing and SmartBull programs, and manage over 26,000 acres of land encompassing hunting, farming, and pasture land for our cattle.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Haying – cut, rake, and bale forages, and haul and stack bales
Trucking – haul grain, bales, and inputs between fields, bins, and yards
Planting and spraying – assist tending a planter, sprayer, or air seeder
Harvest – help harvest crops and forages
Grain and forage handling – run augers, fill bins, and manage stored feed
Equipment care – service and maintain machinery, and help in the shop
Precision ag – work with guidance, monitors, and field data
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Students in ag systems, agronomy, ag business, or a related field, or anyone serious about a farming career
Machinery experience (tractors, ATVs, etc.) preferred
Precision ag experience a plus
Valid driver’s license required; CDL a plus
Willing to learn, solve problems, and work long days in the field
WHY JLC
Real responsibility – meaningful work on a large, progressive operation, not just observation
Mentorship – learn directly from experienced managers across livestock, agronomy, and operations
A broader view of ag – see how cattle, crops, seed, and hunting fit together in one diversified business