Greenhouse & Field Research Internship Job at Ralco, Balaton, MN

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  • Ralco
  • Balaton, MN

Job Description

Internship Summary 

Join Ralco’s Agronomy team for a hands-on internship focused on data collection, trial monitoring, and research support across our greenhouse and research farms in Balaton and Marshall. Interns will collaborate with technical staff, contribute to R&D projects, and gain valuable experience in agronomics, data management, and professional development.  You’ll assist with research tasks, attend meetings, and take minutes, with assignments tailored to your field of study. The internship also offers job shadowing opportunities across departments such as nutrition, sales, finance, marketing, and more giving you a well-rounded view of the business. 

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn, contribute ideas, and grow within a dynamic team environment. 

This internship description is not meant to be all inclusive. 

Responsibilities  

  • Support staff in project tasks 

  • Conduct research and report findings 

  • Assist in the preparation of presentations 

  • Perform administrative tasks as needed 

  • Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks 

  • Respond to web correspondence, social media posts, and emails 

Qualifications 

  • Assist with daily tasks related to their field of study or department 

  • Strong desire to learn along with professional drive  

  • Solid understanding of different techniques in chosen field of study 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Collaborate with team members and departments on projects 

  • Passion for the industry and its best practices 

  • Ability to multitask and take initiative 

  • Perform administrative tasks as needed 

  • Carry out research and gather data 

  • Physical labor (lifting, digging, field work, etc) 

  • Reside in, or willing to move to SW Minnesota for the summer  

Education Requirements 

  • College students (sophomore and above)  

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s science or agriculture related degree 


For further information contact:  

Lee Opdahl 

Agronomy R&D Manager 

Office Number: 507-337-6962 

lee.opdahl@ralcoagriculture.com

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Work at office,

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