WBFB Internship Application

Application

Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Summer Internship
The objective of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® internship program is to provide students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, agribusiness, ag communications, ag marketing or ag education, with an opportunty to:
- Broaden their understanding of the ag industry
- Engage with members of the agricultural industry
- Promote agriculture
- Explore career opportunities within Farm Bureau
Qualifications:
- Graduating high school senior or current college student studying agriculture, agribusiness, ag communications, ag marketing or ag education.
- Interest and basic knowledge of agriculture
- Good communications skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Must have access to transportation that adequately fills job responsibilities
- A valid driver’s license
- The ability to lift 25-50 lbs. is a necessity.
Location:

The Internship will be based out of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau office (1925 S Meridian Rd, Rockford, IL 61102). Programs and events may require travel outside of Boone and Winnebago counties.

Salary & Hours:

The Internship salary is $16/hour and is approximately 25 hours a week during normal hours of operation with occasional evening and weekend events and meetings from May-August.

Basic Responsibilities include:
- Promote and facilitate Ag-in-the-Classroom and Consumer Education projects
- Assist with Summer Ag Institute for teachers
- Assist with public relations efforts through social media, newsletters, press releases and other correspondence
- Coordinate activities and volunteers for the County Fairs
- Assist with fundraising for the comprehensive Ag Ed program in Boone and Winnebago counties
- Other duties as assigned
ALL required attachments, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted at the same time your application is submitted. DO NOT send materials separately.
Applications are due by March 1st.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Remember! Keep a copy of your application for your records.

Questions?

Call 815-962-0654 or email wbfbmanager@winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org.

Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Application
Date*

MonthDayYear
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Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Cell Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number
Age: please select one of the following:*

Under 1818 and up
Do you have a valid drivers licenses and reliable transportation?*

YesNo
Dates of Spring Break:*

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
High School Attended:*
High School Graduation Date*
High School GPA*
Community College*

Did Not AttendCurrently AttendingAttending Fall 2026Attended
Name of Community College*
Community College Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Graduation Date*
Community College GPA*
Community College GPA Scale (i.e. 4.0 or 5.0)*

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Continued
4 year College/University?*

Attending Community College in the FallCurrently attending a 4 year College/UniversityEnrolled in 4 year College/University for Fall SemesterCurrently undecided on a 4 year College/University
College/University Attending*
Current Overall GPA (if enrolled at a four-year school)*
College/University as of Fall 2026*
What is/will be your major area of study? (Please be specific.)*
Describe relevant course work?

Section 3. ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
What scholarships or academic honors have you received?
List Organizations/Activities & include offices held or responsibilities:
List Church, Civic, and/or Community Service activities:

Section 4. EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL GOALS
List Work Experience with most recent listed first.*
Briefly summarize your experience in agriculture/agribusiness.*
What are your career goals?*
How does your field of study relate to your career goals?*
How do you feel this internship will assist you in your career development?*
What do you hope to gain from this internship?*

Attachments:
Copy of High School Transcript *

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Copy of College Transcript *

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Section 6. PERSONAL REFERENCE
Two Personal Recomendations are required. Please copy and share link below. Recommendations are due March 1st.

Personal Recommendation Form Link:

https://form.jotform.com/253104544692153

Section 7. PHOTO RELEASE
I/We understand that if selected for this internship, the intern's name, photograph, and other information pertaining to the internship may be used by the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau and the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation for publicity purposes. These publicity purposes may be in the form of brochures, websites, videos or displays, radio programs and news releases or other forms of media (including but not limited to social media). We hereby authorize the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau to use intern’s name, publish intern’s photograph or other likeness, and use quotes attributed to the intern and other information pertaining to the intern. I/We, for ourselves, our heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, expressly release and discharge the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau and the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation, all of its affiliated organizations, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with the uses described above.
Applicant's Signature*

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Date of Signature*

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Parent/ Guardian Signature*

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Parent Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Signature*

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Section 8. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIONS

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I hereby affirm that the information contained herein is true and correct. I hereby grant permission to the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau to verify such information.

I also consent to have a copy of my application and all supporting materials retained indefinitely by the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau.
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Application

Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Section 3. ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES

Section 4. EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL GOALS

Attachments:

Section 6. PERSONAL REFERENCE

Section 7. PHOTO RELEASE

Section 8. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIONS