OACC's internship program introduces college students to the cooperative business model while providing valuable, hands-on experiences. OACC facilitates the experience for its members who actually host the intern. During May-July, interns have the opportunity to experience all facets of daily operations and management of an agricultural cooperative, including processing, storing, and marketing commodities; consulting on agronomy services such as crop nutrients and crop protection products; operating a feed mill; assisting with inventory, accounting, and invoicing operations; and, most importantly, providing excellent customer service. Interns will also participate in a regional tour, affording an opportunity to see and meet many different regional cooperatives.
Incorporated in 1973, the Oklahoma Agricultural Cooperative Council (OACC) is a member-supported organization advocating for agricultural cooperatives and their producer members. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of cooperatives and advance their development. OACC serves as the voice for agricultural cooperatives in the legislative and regulatory affairs process and provides educational resources to help strengthen our member cooperatives.