Program Overview
Each summer, we strive to provide a cohort of interns with the experience of a lifetime, helping them develop into the future leaders of the ag industry. Our interns receive real-world, hands-on opportunities to make an impact on our Association, while expanding their skills to help them prepare for their careers. You can expect:
- A paid, 10–12 week interactive and award-winning learning experience
- Informative professional development sessions
- Project-based and department specific intern positions, giving you the opportunity to explore your unique interests
- Exposure to a variety of roles and responsibilities, providing a holistic view of how Farm Credit supports its customers and community members
- Networking opportunities with teammates, industry partners, and fellow interns
- A competitive edge when it comes to job searching, with potential for a future full-time position with Farm Credit
Named One of the Best Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2025 & 2026, an internship at Farm Credit can be the start of your career!
The HFC internship program has provided me with many opportunities to meet great people and gain exposure within the industry. I am extremely thankful to have had these opportunities, and I know they will be valuable assets to me as my career path continues to develop!
Different Paths
Work from any of our office locations within our 100-county footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and choose the internship path that's right for you.
Lending Intern |
Departmental Intern |
| Gain a well-rounded experience through a lending focused internship that provides a holistic overview of the entire organization and how our teams work together. | Work closely with a specific team in your area of interest including Business Services, Human Resources, Credit, Marketing, etc., gaining in-depth experience within your field. |
Cultivate Your Career
Start here, grow here – cultivate your career with training, opportunity, and a team that believes in what you can become. Our interns come for the experience and leave with clarity, professionalism, and the confidence to tackle their next challenge.
Our Interns are Always on the Go
Although a lot of your work will be done on a laptop, our interns get a ton of opportunities to be out in the field learning about the industry and interacting with our customers. Here are some of the events that get our interns out and about:
Customer Appreciation Events
Participate in customer appreciation events that showcase the impact of Farm Credit while strengthening relationships with the communities we serve.
Professional Development
Includes valuable resources like LinkedIn sessions, resume building support, mock interviews, and HR-led sessions to help employees grow their skills and advance their careers.
Community Service
Give back through meaningful service opportunities that make a positive difference in one of many local communities we serve.
Shadowing
Job shadowing opportunities allow interns to explore different departments, build new skills, and discover areas of interest.
Launching Leaders Program
Farm Credit will award any Farm Credit interning student, from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or active member of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), a $3,500 Launching Leaders Stipend in hopes of both attracting students to choose Farm Credit internships and helping remove cost as a barrier to interested students. Farm Credit is a mission-driven system of cooperative lending institutions and supporting agriculture and rural communities is an integral part of our mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Apply for a Farm Credit Internship
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The internship program opportunities are typically posted each September. We recommend:
- Watching for job postings on your campus job board (such as Handshake) or LinkedIn.
- Check back to this page often to see when applications are open.
- What Career Fairs Will Farm Credit be Attending?
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Check back to this page or our social media channels in September to see our fall career fair schedule so you can plan to attend one near you. We'd love to connect with you in person when possible!
- Who is the Summer Internship Program Designed for?
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The Summer Internship Program is ideal for college students with sophomore or junior standing, meaning you are expected to graduate in the next 1 to 2 academic years following the internship.
We're looking for candidates who:
- Are actively enrolled in an accredited educational program pursuing a degree in a qualifying and related field.
- Have a strong academic background and a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Are engaged on campus and active in their communities
- Are willing to travel to HFC branch locations, intern and industry events, and as needed throughout the internship program
And while previous experience isn’t required, it’s always a plus!
- What is the Timeline for the Internship Program?
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- September: Applications open
- October-November: Interviews and selection
- December: Offers accepted and roles are filled
- May-August: Internship program runs (12 weeks)
- What Can I Expect After I Apply?
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Once you submit your application, our HR team will review it. If selected, we’ll invite you to complete a one-way interview. The last step in our recruiting process would be a live video interview to discuss the position and your qualifications in more detail.
- Who is Horizon Farm Credit?
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Horizon Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative with over 20 office locations across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. We provide loans for farms, land, equipment, livestock, and production; crop insurance; and rural home mortgages for more than 22,000 customers
