If your school does not offer course credit for internships or cooperative education, you should still seek one out on your own. Many employers prefer applicants with volunteer or work experience in the field. In addition, your internship supervisor may serve as a reference for your future job applications.

For information about farm occupations, opportunities, and 4-H activities, contact your local county extension service office.

Poultry scientists need at least four-year bachelor's degrees. They can design their own research projects. If you have a two-year associate degree, you can work as a poultry science technicians, assisting a poultry scientist with research or other projects.