Interns gain valuable experience for agriculture futures

FRANKFORT (Nov. 21, 2022) - Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles encourages Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) internship program for the 2023 summer.

“Kentucky Department of Agriculture internships offer the unique opportunity to work alongside our employees and agriculture community,” Commissioner Quarles said. “This experience can give students valuable insight to launch careers in agriculture or an ag-related field. If you are a college student with an interest in an agricultural career, we encourage you to apply.”

In addition to agriculture, KDA interns may work in education, computer science, marketing, communications, pre-law, and other fields. Internships will run from June to August.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or vocational-technical program. Applicants can be enrolled in either undergraduate or graduate school.

To apply, download and complete the application on the KDA’s website at kyagr.com/marketing/internship-program.html. Applicants must provide a résumé, cover letter, and three references. Applications and attachments must be emailed to Mark.White@ky.gov or mailed to:

Mark White

Division of Human Resources

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

107 Corporate Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601

Applications must be postmarked no later than Jan. 6, 2023.

For more information, go to kyagr.com/marketing/internship-program.html or contact Mark White at (502) 782-0291 or Mark.White@ky.gov.