The Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) is now accepting applications for its 2025 summer internship program. College students interested in gaining hands-on experience in agriculture while developing their advocacy and leadership skills are encouraged to apply by December 31.
“I loved getting to connect with local farmers and having the opportunity to teach younger generations about the importance of farming and agriculture,” Kira Manuszak said of her internship experience last year.
During her internship, Manuszak worked with the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation to visit local schools and summer camps, educating students about agriculture and its relevance to their daily lives. She also collaborated with other interns to promote Delaware agriculture on social media, visiting farm stands and farmers markets to create engaging content.
The 2024 summer interns launched the social media campaign “Why Farm Bureau,” which featured short videos of DEFB members highlighting the benefits of membership. Interns also monitored and managed DEFB’s social media platforms, producing content that showcased and promoted agriculture. This was 2024 intern, Beau Davis’s favorite part, “It was great to hear why it’s so important for farmers and members of our community to be a member. I was able to meet so many amazing people from my time at DEFB.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome the 2025 interns!” said Alexis Langenfelder, DEFB’s Ag Literacy and Program Coordinator. “They bring fresh ideas and skills that contribute to our growth. Engaging the younger generation is important to preserving the agricultural way of life.”
Applicants should be an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing/business, education, or agriculture. Proficiency in digital media platforms, photography, videography, and Microsoft applications are preferred. Candidates should also be comfortable with public speaking and willing to travel statewide for social media content creation and agricultural outreach.
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation from a professor or previous employer to alexis.langenfelder@defb.org by December 31.
For more information on the 2025 DEFB summer internship program, visit https://defb.org/internship-program/.
Photo: 2024 DEFB interns, from left to right, Kira Manuszak, Beau Davis, Sam Jacona, teach a lesson titled "Ag is Everywhere"
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