Commodity Division Intern

Entity:
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation

Reports to:

Director, Commodity Division

Compensation: A stipend of $5,000, to be paid at a rate of $500 per week for a total of 10 weeks

Location:

On-site at KFB State Office in Louisville, KY

Term:
May 2027 to July 2027

Final date to receive applications:
December 11, 2026

• Provide program support for Commodity Division Programs including but not limited to:
  • Certified Farm Market (CFM) Program farm visits and social media content.
  • Assist with research and planning for 2028 KFB CFM and Beef Tour.
  • Agriculture economic analysis of crops and livestock in stages of growing season.
• Assist with planning and preparation of advisory committee meetings.
• Attend a district policy development meeting to learn about the policy development process.
• Assist with preparations for KFB Kentucky State Fair AgLand and/or Freddy Farm Bureau.
• Attend and assist at field days and county programming as applicable.

Internal Relationships
:

• Reports to the Director, Commodity Division.
• Provides support for other Divisions as necessary.

External Relationships
:

• Has contact with various Kentucky Farm Bureau staff and affiliate company personnel.
• Develops and maintains contacts with Kentucky Farm Bureau volunteer leaders.

• Junior, Senior or Graduate School.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Strong writing, communication, and oral skills.

Time Requirements:

• Available May – July 2027.
• Approximately 20-30 hours per week.
• Some evening work and in-state travel possible.