Summer Production Internship

SFI takes pride in its mission statement: "Producing quality pork and creating opportunities for rural communities". The development of an internship program is just another avenue for creating opportunities for rural communities; in this case, by awarding a "real life" experience to college students by having them experience the various employment opportunities in the agricultural sector.

The SFI internship program showcases the following benefits:

• Discover hands-on, "real life" experience throughout the entire production system (breeding, gestation, farrowing, gilt development, nurseries, finishers)


• Explore production focus area of your choice


• Tour research barn, feedmill, & processor, as available


• Shadow vets & managers


• Engage in an independent research project(s), if applicable


• Participate in supervisory and production meetings


• Garner valuable feedback from supervisory staff


• Earn competitive compensation, including housing

Internship Schedule

• The intent of the schedule is to demonstrate the timeline for each area of production. Schedule will be flexible based on student's availability, time needed for project and SFI production.


• Schwartz Farms, Inc. will make an effort to accommodate a student who wishes to focus on a particular area of interest.

Internship Compensation

• Compensation rate - please inquire for current rates.


• Housing is provided if needed.


• Interns will be reimbursed the IRS standard mileage rate for any mileage incurred on their personal vehicle above normal commute miles.

Intern Eligibility

• Interns must be able to provide proper identification for employment eligibility. Interns will also be expected to comply with the policies established in the SFI Employee Handbook.


• Due to Bio-Security, interns cannot work with any other swine or reside with someone who is working in another swine production system for the duration of the Internship Program.


• Reliable transportation is required.


• Candidates will be seeking a degree with emphasis in swine, animal sciences, or similar concentration, and a career in the pork industry or related profession. Ideal candidates will be in their final two years of study. Two-ten candidates will be selected for the program. Internships are based in Sleepy Eye, MN or Leigh, NE.