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CompanyINNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES INC
LocationGreat Bend
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain insights into modern agricultural practices and develop professional skills in a real-world setting. They will be exposed to all aspects of ILS operations during the internship.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
50
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
A united group of feed yards located in the heart of cattle feeding country, ILS has a long-standing tradition of service and quality. Ward Feed Yard, Great Bend Feeding, Barton County Feeders, Dilwyn Feedyard, Knight Feedlot, Roberts Cattle Company, McClymont Feed Yard, and Lewis Feedlot have combined to form one company with one common vision: combining innovation with the passion of our people to empower our rural communities and grow great tasting and sustainable beef. Each feed yard independently focuses on quality and customer service. Working together allows us to offer a broader line of products as we journey toward excellence in animal care. We believe that individual parts ensure one great family, and each of our feed yards is third party certified in the Progressive Beef quality management system. With the pillars of food safety, animal welfare and sustainability, Progressive Beef provides verified best management practices that ensure that our animals are well cared for and that our beef is raised with integrity. Bi-yearly audits ensure accountability and bring a culture of excellence that permeates our teams.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: ILS - Great Bend - Great Bend, KS 67530

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the agriculture industry by interning with ILS, where innovation meets tradition in creating a better tomorrow for agriculture. 

The ILS internship program provides opportunities with our feedyards, farm and other allied businesses.  The program is designed to provide students insights into modern agricultural practices, from precision farming to advanced animal health management, agribusiness and more, all while developing professional skills in a real-world setting. 

Whether you are studying animal science, ag business, agronomy, or ag communications, an internship with ILS offers the chance to apply your academic knowledge, build a strong professional network, and contribute to the future of food and agriculture production.  During the summer internship, students will be exposed to and gain a basic working knowledge of all aspects of ILS operations. 

Details:

  • Paid internship.  Housing and utilities provided.
  • Interested applicants should posses ILS’s core values including
    • Integrity & Trust
    • Relationships
    • Personal Development
    • Innovation
    • Accountability
  • Email cover letter and resume to:
  • Please address the following questions in your cover letter:
    • Why are you interested in an internship at ILS?
    • Where do you see yourself in 5 and 10 years?
    • Which of your previous job experiences did you like most and why?

Application deadline will be February 28th, 2026.

The successful candidates for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing.  

EOE

Qualifications


Key Skills
Animal ScienceAg BusinessAgronomyAg CommunicationsProfessional SkillsPrecision FarmingAnimal Health Management
Categories
AgricultureEducationFood & BeverageEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
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