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Farm Management & Real Estate Intern

CompanyFarmers National Co
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support accredited farm managers with crop and soil evaluations, lease assessments, farm budgets, accounting, client reporting, and farm operations. Assist the area sales manager with real estate sales, auction preparation, business development, and territory growth while traveling throughout Iowa and southern Minnesota.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
415
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Employee-owned, Farmers National Company is the nation’s largest farm and management company offering landowners and investors a full line of services. We manage nearly 2 million acres of farms and ranches in 28 states plus Canada. We offer real estate sales with over $3.25 billion in property sold and 1,640 auctions over the last five years. We offer mineral management with over 225,000 assets in 40 states. We offer Forest Resource Management with over 250,000 acres of timberland, tracts ranging from 10 to 8,000 acres. Additional services include Appraisals, Consultation, Insurance, Lake Management, Hunting Lease Network, and FNC Ag Stock. Connect with us through social media to stay current on what’s happening! We share our analysis of land values, featured listings, upcoming land auctions, and auction results. We also share landowner workshop information, career opportunities, and other exciting company news.
About the Role

The Farm Manager Intern is responsible for learning and understanding the scope of services provided by Farmers National Company (FNC). Under the mentorship of experienced Accredited Farm Managers (AFMs) and the Area Sales Manager, the intern will assist with and gain exposure to various lease options, crop and soil evaluations, farm operator assessments, and the development of farm management plans and operating budgets. 


The intern will also assist the Area Sales Manager with real estate and business development activities throughout the state, including auction preparation and sale-day support. The ability to communicate effectively with Farm Managers, farmers, tenants, and clients is essential. This position requires extensive travel, including frequent overnight stays, while assisting Farm Managers and the Area Sales Manager throughout Iowa and southern Minnesota. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Understand property inventory evaluations and how FNC's services align with clients' goals. 
  • Assist with field scouting during the growing season and provide follow-up reports on crop conditions and status to AFMs and clients. 
  • Learn and evaluate the various lease options available and assess the value offered through each option. 
  • Assist with county record research and filing activities. 
  • Participate in soil analysis and help evaluate crop production potential. 
  • Assist with seed and fertilizer purchases. 
  • Conduct harvest estimates and field inspections. 
  • Complete market analysis by gathering comparable sales and lease data. 
  • Assist with processing farm income and expenses. 
  • Develop an understanding of farm account classifications and corresponding accounting codes. 
  • Review monthly client statements and assist in addressing questions in accordance with approved operating budgets. 
  • Collaborate with AFMs and administrative personnel in preparing management agreements, lease agreements, and professional reports for non-operating landowners. 
  • Work with administrative and accounting personnel to provide timely responses to client inquiries. 
  • Develop a territory growth plan. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and required by management. 



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrollment in a four-year college or university degree program, preferably in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or a related field. 
  • Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record. 



PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Regularly required to walk, climb, sit, talk, hear, and utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read computer monitors, and use a keyboard. 
  • Occasionally required to lift, push, pull, or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
  • Approximately 90% travel to office locations, client properties, and company or industry events; overnight travel is required. 


COMPETENCIES: 

  • Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and professionalism; and upholds organizational values. 
  • Attendance/Punctuality Consistently reports to work on time; ensures responsibilities are covered during absences; and arrives promptly for meetings and appointment 
  • Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to working additional hours when necessary to achieve goals; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
  • Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent action and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. 
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; and follows through on commitments. 
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 
  • Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; edits work for spelling and grammar; and varies writing style to meet needs. 





Key Skills
Farm ManagementReal EstateCrop ScoutingSoil AnalysisLease EvaluationFarm BudgetingMarket AnalysisAgricultural AccountingClient CommunicationField InspectionsHarvest EstimationCounty Records ResearchSeed and Fertilizer PurchasingBusiness DevelopmentReport PreparationTerritory Planning
Categories
AgricultureSalesFinance & AccountingManagement & Leadership