Work For Co-op

Co-op’s commitment to community starts with our people – talented, energetic, motivated individuals who truly love what they do and seek to serve our local farmers by making them more successful. Think you have what it takes? You’re in the right place!

 

Local Co-ops provide a wide variety of career opportunities at over 165 retail locations in many specialized areas, including farm equipment, hardware, agronomy, feed, animal health, rural lifestyle and hunting & outdoors.

 

Opportunities may also be available at Tennessee Farmers Cooperative offering services to our member Co-ops, in accounting, marketing/communications, employee benefits administration, information systems, and retail development (just to name a few).

A worker carrying a bag of feed in a warehouse.


Each year, we also hire a group of summer interns to gain hands-on experience working with a member cooperative. This internship is eligible for school credit with most colleges/universities. For recent college graduates, the Cooperative Trainee program helps to prepare candidates for jobs at member Co-ops across our system. This training program lasts for one-year and will give the candidate a wide variety of training and education to help them advance their careers with Co-op.

Top Work Places 2024 - Tennessean.
A worker in front of seedlings

What We Offer

Since each member Co-op is their own independently, operated business, benefits and employment packages may vary. Most member Co-op’s employee benefits include:

 

  • Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Medical Insurance Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Purchase Options
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Training & Education for On-The-Job Performance

 

 

Current Job Openings


Explore rewarding career opportunities with Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. Browse our current openings and join a team dedicated to supporting the agricultural community with innovative solutions and exceptional service.

 

Click on each job title for a full job description and our application page.


Workers looking through paperwork.

Veterinarian

United Farm & Home Co-op (Headquartered in Columbia, TN)

  • United Farm and Home Cooperative is hiring a Large Animal Veterinarian to join our mobile animal health team, serving a fast-paced, field-based practice. While our primary focus is on cattle operations (cow/calf and stocker), there is growing demand in our area for veterinary services across a variety of large animal species. You’ll partner with an experienced veterinarian to deliver high-quality, on-farm care for livestock producers throughout the Middle Tennessee area. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys rural practice, values teamwork, and is passionate about helping producers improve herd health and productivity.


Branch Manager 

Ag1 Farmers Co-op (Cookeville, TN)

  • Ag1 Farmers Co-op is member-owned and serves as your hometown store in the upper Cumberland for all things home and gardent, pet, powersports, livestock, equipment and much more. They are looking to hire a branch manager to supervise the work and operations at thier branch location in Cookeville, TN. Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. This individual will supervise and coordinate activities of workers in all departments of the retail store.


Internal Auditor

Tennessee Farmers Co-op (LaVergne, TN)

  • TFC, one of the most successful federated cooperative systems in the nation, formed in 1945 to provide farm products and services to the needs of Tennessee farmers. TFC serves 52 local member Co-ops by providing expertise and services to assist in better serving their local farming communities. The Internal Auditor will report to the General Counsel and be responsible for planning and performing operational audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws, corporate standards and generally accepted internal audits standards. The ideal candidate will have an investigative spirit, strong attention to detail, and a high level of ethical standards.


Director of Training and Education

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (La Vergne, TN)

  • TFC is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Training and Education to lead learning initiatives that benefit both internal TFC employees and employees and leaders of our local cooperative system. This individual will collaborate with leaders across the organization and our member co-ops to identify training needs, design, deliver and evaluate impactful programs and learning solutions, and oversee flagship initiatives like our Cooperative Trainee Program, Emerging Leaders Institute, and Summer Internship Program. See full job description to apply.


Feed Truck Driver

AgCentral Farmers Co-op (Farm Center in Athens, TN)

  • AgCentral Farmers Cooperative is a farmer-owned business that serves the agricultural community by providing high-quality products and exceptional service to its members and customers. They are currently seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Feed Truck Driver to join their team in Athens, TN. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of livestock feed to their customers and other branch locations using a straight truck. The driver will ensure proper handling of feed, adhere to safety and regulatory standards, and maintain a high level of customer service in all interactions. AgCentral's truck drivers can expect to be home each night!


Agronomy Applicator

AgCentral Farmers Co-op (Farm Center in Athens, TN)

  • AgCentral Farmers Cooperative is a trusted partner in the agricultural industry, dedicated to supporting the success of local producers. They are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Agronomy Applicator to join their team in Athens, TN. This role will be responsible for the accurate and safe application of agronomic products, including fertilizers, crop protection products, and other agronomic treatments, to customer fields. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of operating sprayers and spreaders, maintain equipment, and work closely with the agronomy team to meet the needs of our farming customers. Applicators must comply with all safety regulations and state licensing requirements for chemical application.


Accountant

Tennessee Farmers Co-op (Headquartered in LaVergne, TN)

  • Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, one of the most successful federated cooperatives in the nation, was formed in 1945 to provide farm products and services to serve the needs of Tennessee farmers. The Co-op system includes 52 member cooperatives and 11 associate members in neighboring states. The Regional Accounting department provides accounting services and prepares financial statements for our member cooperatives on a monthly basis. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate would understand and support TFC’s core FAITH values of focus, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and honest communication.


How To Contact Us:

For General TFC Job Inquiries contact:
Human Resources
Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
P.O. Box 3003
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 793-8400


For Local Co-op Opportunities:
Contact your local Co-op by visiting our Locations page by clicking below.


For Training & Education Programs (including Internships and Scholarships) contact:
Scott Bohanon
TFC Education & Training Manager
sbohanon@ourcoop.com

TFC EDUCATION & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The success of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative and our Co-op system’s future will continue to revolve around the ability to recruit, train and educate the highest-quality employees. The TFC Training & Education department recruits the best and brightest to provide a pool of capable, well-trained individuals who can assume key management and technological positions throughout our system. We focus on personal development through our Cooperative Trainee and Summer Internship programs.


Three farmers, crouched down in a field next to a tractor, looking at the soil.

COOPERATIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM

The goal of this yearlong, salaried program is for our Trainees to gain knowledge and experience under the direction of experienced personnel at a local, member Co-op. It includes exposure to and performance of duties and responsibilities in various aspects at the member Co-op and Tennessee Farmers’ Cooperative departmental levels. We also offer other training through 250 hours of continuing classroom education, 100 hours of team building and 45 hours of online training.


An overview shot of the inside of a Co-op location

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Each year, TFC hires 15-20 Summer Interns in collaboration with local member Co-ops. These paid internships allow students to gain knowledge and experience while working in a business environment for a 12-week periods. It include exposure to and performance of duties and responsibilities in various aspects at the member Co-op, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative department levels, and continuing classroom education.



Students walking away from the camera.

CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS

The TFC Foundation offers 32 Co-op scholarships – each worth $2,000 – to qualified students who come from families of Co-op members. Applicants must attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, UT Martin, Tennessee Tech, Middle Tennessee State University, or Austin Peay. Each university, through its scholarship selection committee, actually chooses the scholarship recipients. College sophomores, juniors and seniors should contact their respective university’s School of Agriculture for application procedures.


Our Events:


Tennessee Junior Livestock Beef Exposition

July 10, 2025

Tennessee Junior Livestock Beef Exposition give 4-H and FFA members a chance to show their registered heifers and market steers. 

Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference 2025

July 21, 2025

The 102th Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference is happening July 21-25, 2025.

Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair

August 14, 2025

Nine days of family fun and great entertainment August 14 - 23, 2025! There's so much to see and do, you can't see it all in one visit!