Veterans Florida Agriculture Training

Veterans Florida offers an agriculture focused internship opportunity at the West Florida Research and Education Center in Milton, Florida. This internship provides military service members with a comprehensive, hands-on experience designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to secure full employment after transitioning from military service in the agriculture industry. The West Florida Research and Education Center is a leader in agricultural research and this internship opportunity specializes in innovation, focusing on areas such as basic and advanced horticultural education, basic botany, landscape planning, design, plant care and maintenance, along with hands on training provided by Master Gardeners at the facility. Its efforts play a crucial role in advancing agricultural techniques and contributing to food security. By leveraging the intern's experience and training at the center, participants can effectively launch their careers in agriculture as soon as they complete their service.

ABOUT THE JOB

Agricultural Technicians, Botanist, Horticulture Therapist, Landscape Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-on training in basic and advanced horticultural education
• Learning basic botany, landscape planning, design, plant care and maintenance
• Working alongside Master Gardeners at the West Florida Research and Education Center

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in Horticulture
• Military service member transitioning from military service

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Interest in Horticulture

BENEFITS

• Equipping with knowledge, skills, and abilities for full employment in agriculture
• Opportunity to launch a career in agriculture post-military service

OTHER

This internship opportunity is designed for those interested in pursuing either a career or further education in the agriculture industry who are looking for hands on practical experience in the industry in the state of Florida. If interested please contact Veterans Florida at skillbridge@veteransflorida.org to start the application process.