Applications for the 2018 Irish Tillage Land Use Society/Rosenbohm US Farm Internship will close this Friday, 9 February.

The award will provide up to one season of work experience and accommodation on a large US farm located in northwest Missouri.

The winner will be hosted by the Rosenbohm family who will provide the recipient with practical experience in the production, husbandry and marketing of maize (corn) and soya beans, as well as in the processing of soya bean seed.

Watch last year’s recipient Stephen Robb talk about his experience:

Who can apply?

Applicants must be at least 20-years-old and must also be a resident on the island of Ireland and be/become a member of either the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society (ITLUS) or the Ulster Arable Society (UAS).

Where to apply?

For anyone interested, further details and the application form are available here.

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