Livestock Internship
Ideal, SD
Internship
Worksite: 31250 265th St, Ideal, SD, 57541, US
Originally posted: 2026-10-15
Employment classification: INTERN
Looking for hands-on experience with one of the region’s largest Angus seedstock operations? Our spring livestock internship puts you to work alongside our cattle team during one of the busiest and most rewarding seasons on the ranch, giving you practical skills for a career in the beef industry.
PAY $15/hour, ~60 hours/week
HOUSING Provided at no cost
MEALS Lunch provided Mon–Fri
START DATE May 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
Bunk management and feed delivery – read bunks, mix rations, and keep cattle on feed
Angus bull sorting – sort bulls into groups for our leasing and marketing programs
Cattle handling – sort, load, unload, and work cattle using low-stress methods
Animal health – assist with processing, treatment, and daily herd checks
Semen and fertility testing – help with bull breeding soundness evaluations
Facilities – maintain pens, fence, waterers, and equipment
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Students in animal science, ag business, or a related field, or anyone serious about a livestock career
Comfortable around cattle, or eager to learn
Willing to work long days outdoors in all weather
Dependable, safety-minded, and a good teammate
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