See How It All Works Together
Our goal is for interns to leave Fall River Feedyard with a well-rounded understanding of feedyard operations, cattle care, and the many careers and skills involved in producing beef.
Students interested in cattle production, animal science, agricultural business, farming, or other areas of agriculture are encouraged to apply.
Summer 2027 applications open January 1, 2027.
Application information will be available here when the application period opens.
Summer Internship Program
Applications for Summer 2027 open January 1, 2027.
Fall River Feedyard's 12-week summer internship is a hands-on opportunity for college students to experience the many moving parts of a working feedyard operation.
Throughout the summer, interns will spend time alongside each of our teams, gaining practical experience and seeing how every part of the operation works together to care for cattle and keep the feedyard running.
Management
Learn how the feedyard is managed while gaining a broader understanding of the business and day-to-day operation.
Feed Mill Team
Learn about feed ingredients, rations, bunk reading, equipment, and the important role nutrition and feeding play in cattle performance.
Cowboy Team
Ride pens, learn how cattle health is observed and managed, assist with processing incoming cattle, and experience the shipping process.
Maintenance Team
Learn about pen and facility upkeep, water systems, fencing, composting, and equipment maintenance.
Farm Team
Gain experience with irrigation, crops, spraying, haying, and the farming side of our operation.
Choose Your Focus
Spend additional time with the team or area that most interests you and gain deeper experience in an aspect of the operation you'd like to explore.