Accommodation Interns placed on family farms should be prepared to live as a member of the family. A positive effort on the part of both intern and host is necessary in order to give the intern insight into the local community and involve him with local agricultural events. Engineering interns are usually housed in an apartment at their own expense. Interns receive a small maintenance allowance while training. This allowance will cover incidental expenses and program support.
Wages vary by country and type of internship.
Generally interns are renumerated at minimum wage levels. All participants must carry health insurance, which has overseas coverage including hospitalization. Most insurance companies operate on a reimbursement basis, thus students are advised to have adequate financial resources for health emergencies. The Ohio International Agricultural and Horticultural Intern Program is grateful to the late Mervin G. Smith, Assistant Dean and Director of International Programs in Agriculture for annual grants awarded to students to offset travel costs. Awards are based on the participant's need, grades, extracurricular activities and work experience.