{"id":9,"date":"2025-09-17T18:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T22:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:58:35","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/","title":{"rendered":"An internship that makes a real impact."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:636px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12 size-full\" alt=\"Two men stand outdoors, one in a white shirt and cap holding a leaf, the other in a red shirt observing closely.\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Internship-website-expanded-photo.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Internship-website-expanded-photo.png 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7caa6aec wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-99c733dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-two-color has-text-color has-link-color has-gigantic-font-size wp-elements-c3e0c2e527fdf8b68159ec6e86c450f3\" id=\"protecting-our-food-crops\">An internship that makes a real impact.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-two-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7381b51ebcdbfe5dd8aa5804571950e7\">Spend a summer working alongside Extension agents who are changing lives in Georgia. Applications close January 2, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/f2ed304a59e9478893f9941487fef6ce\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:557px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gigantic-font-size\">THREE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b108c007 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-caes-fac-basic-card has-contrast-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0e795ae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size\">Ag and Natural Resources Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Help farmers, producers, gardeners and communities solve real-world agricultural challenges.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/anr\/\" title=\"Ag and Natural Resources Internship\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">ANR Internship Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf223baf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size\">Family and Consumer Sciences Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Promote healthy living by supporting programs in nutrition, wellness, financial literacy and family development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/facs\/\" title=\"Family and Consumer Sciences Internship\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">FACS Internship Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf223baf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size\">Georgia 4-H Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Inspire the next generation through hands-on learning, summer camps, and leadership programs for K\u201312 youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/4-h\/\" title=\"Georgia 4-H Internship\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">4-H Internship Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-eae17e81 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn by doing. <\/strong>Put your classroom skills to work on real-world projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grow your network. <\/strong>Work alongside experienced county agents and community leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore a career in Extension. <\/strong>Discover if life as an agent is the right path for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a difference. <\/strong>Contribute to research and programs that meet local needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped is-style-caes-fac-gallery-square wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1234\" data-id=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006.jpg\" alt=\"A FACS student and a 4-H Extension agent take 4-H'ers on a field trip.\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006-1024x702.jpg 1024w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-22.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1348\" data-id=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Joshua-Emmanuel-extension-intern-00041.jpg\" alt=\"A CAES student and Extension agent are working in the field on pecan scab disease research as part of the UGA Extension 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It really gets you connected with the community. I got to go over to Jackson County and do a farm tour and see the whole farm to fork process. It taught me how valuable entomology and plant pathology are, which I honestly didn&#8217;t realize. You can really learn a lot from it.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Troy Loggins, Crop and Soil Sciences student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/anr\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about agricultural internships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:636px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-1536x1122.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gigantic-font-size\">Internship FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What does the application process involve?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Students apply online through our application form and provide basic information such as contact details, academic background, and preferred program and location in Georgia. After applications close in January, district leaders review submissions and consider how qualified candidates would connect with county offices. Selected students will be contacted for interviews, and those who are a good match will be offered a position. After receiving the offer, the student must submit a formal application through UGA Jobs for it to be processed by UGA HR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is the internship full-time?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes, it is full-time for 12 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How much does the internship pay?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>UGA Extension summer interns make $14.00\/hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What are the important dates and deadlines?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Applications for summer 2026 are due by January 2, 2026. You&#8217;ll hear back from the hiring team by March if you are selected. Internships begin on May 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What types of projects will I work on?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Each intern carries out a capstone project on a community issue. This might be a laboratory or field research study or a program evaluation. Interns usually present their findings or deliverables to Extension supervisors at the end of the term and participate in a poster presentation. Examples of past research projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading a \u201cScience Chef\u201d workshop, teaching schoolchildren cooking and nutrition concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping maintain an aquaponics greenhouse system (monitoring fish and plant growth under a controlled environment) as part of a local sustainability initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with the Y.O.U.R.E. 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