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With my ag business degree, I've taken a lot of different courses about soil science, plant science and business classes. Within my internship, I've been able to apply all of those things -- working with the plants, going out to farms, talking to growers and doing soil and plant tissue samples. It really has entailed everything.

— Kaylee Agronomy sales intern (University of Wisconsin-River Falls, agriculture business)

I appreciate my team’s willingness to provide help and guidance, while also trusting me to get my work done. When you go through the struggle of doing something on the job, you learn so much more than reading about it in a textbook. At CHS, I learned that you need to know when to stop and ask for help. I will keep that lesson with me forever.

— Jackie Software engineer intern (University of Minnesota, masters of computer science)

Working for a coop like CHS gave me that opportunity to get back to agronomy, which is something I'm passionate about. My internship created this connection between what I learned in the classroom and what I got to see out in the field. That was rewarding for me.

— Barrent Agronomy sales intern (University of Wisconsin-River Falls, crops & soil science)

The best part of this internship has been feeling empowered by my team, mentors, and managers. They've encouraged me to challenge myself and set goals. Whatever I want to learn, they're there to help and teach me. It’s been awesome.”

— Emily Data engineer (University of St. Thomas-Minnesota, masters of data science)

The culture here is friendly. Everyone wants you to move forward and that’s the culture at CHS. You can email anyone up to the CEO and they’ll respond to you. If you have a question, they’ll lead you to the right person. And if you need anything, they'll do their best to help you succeed.

— Issa Data scientist intern (University of St. Thomas-Minnesota, masters of computer software engineering)

One of my goals for my internship was to better understand what aspect of finance I am most interested in. My team helped me reach that goal by allowing me to work on a variety of projects. Having a team that wants to see me succeed has motivated me to gain the skills necessary to achieve my career goals.

— Hailey Accounting intern (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, accounting)