Hilmar Dairy Internship
The Hilmar Dairy Internship program is focused on developing the necessary skills to become a herdsman or dairy manager of a large-scale Jersey dairy farm operation.
Key Benefits to Participants
Participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding managing a California or Texas style dairy farm.
- Develop important hands-on cow skills.
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Create a network of contacts in which participants can build their career.
Program
Participants work in the day-to-day operations of the dairy farm. In addition to the basic cow and dairy operations skills, program participants will have the opportunity to learn more about employee relations and large-herd management.
Dates
June 1 - August 7, 2015
Results
Many program graduates have been hired after their internship.
For dairy processing internships with Hilmar Cheese Company, please visit their website:
http://www.hilmarcheese.com/Careers/Internship_Program/
http://www.hilmarcheese.com/Careers/Internship_Program/
Check out the article in Agribusiness Dairymen.
Application Deadline for Summer 2015 Internships closed in December. Please check back in the fall.
Application Deadline for Summer 2015 Internships closed in December. Please check back in the fall.
My internship experience was a huge success! I learned a lot through valuable, hands-on experience. I loved seeing so many different aspects of a large-scale dairy and the people that I was able to work with were great!
- Erin Develaar 2011 Intern