Agricultural Workforce Development Program

Deadline:  March 31, 2025 or until funds are fully allocated
Award Amount:  not to exceed $15,000 per internship
Eligible Entities:  ​An “agricultural business” means a business of a food or agricultural nature, including agricultural production or processing. Primary areas of focus for these internships include: agribusiness; agronomy; crop production; farm and ranch management; food safety; fruit and vegetable production; maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; marketing and sales; and natural resources and conservation.
Description:  NMDA’s AWD Program offers incentives to the state’s agricultural businesses to hire interns. The AWD Program is intended to provide hands-on educational opportunities for students aspiring to careers in agriculture, as well as young or beginning farmers and ranchers.  Internships can begin after July 1, 2024 and must be completed by May 31, 2025.

NMDA AWD