Working Lands Internship Program

The Working Lands Internship Program (WLIP) is structured to provide college students interested in the field of natural resources the opportunity to apply educational theory learned in the classroom to practical, hands-on applications by working on five to six production agriculture operations in two to three week increments.

The WLIP is a paid three-month summer internship where students work with and learn from mentoring ranchers across Montana. Room and board is provided by host ranches.

Students will be responsible to help in any way possible on host ranches throughout the internship period doing various tasks that are necessary for daily ranch operations. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in community meetings, meet with Federal and State agencies, and attend educational events. The hands-on learning experiences gained from this program are invaluable.

Priority will be given to Junior and Senior students enrolled full-time in Montana universities who are majoring in natural resource related fields.