(Atlantic, IA) – Internship programs help to build organizations, and Produce in the Park’s internships in Atlantic progress market goals while also building the practical skills of interns. Jo Molina is serving as the summer intern for Produce in the Park during the 2026 market season, using past journalism experience to help grow the outreach and impact of the farmers market.
Jo Molina graduated from Atlantic High School in 2025. They participated in speech, debate, and journalism amongst other extracurriculars, the experiences of which they carried into college at Drake University. Molina is studying Digital Media Production and Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Spanish and is an expected 2029 graduate.
In their free time, Molina enjoys drawing, writing, reading and playing video games, and can be found spending time with friends, family and their dog Ziggy. Molina’s main interest in journalism is to tell engaging stories and highlight under-reported communities and events.
As the summer intern, Molina will help create social media and public relation content, connect with vendors, and overall assist Produce in the Park in cultivating a farmers market that builds community relationships and wellness. Molina supports the non-profit mission of the Atlantic farmers market and its impact on the community.
“I believe Produce in the Park is an amazing place and program that brings joy to our rural community, where neighbors celebrate the simple things like fresh produce, and to uplift that work is an incredible honor,” Molina said.
Molina will be present at Produce in the Park until they return to Drake University August 21. By the end of their internship, Molina hopes to have helped grow the farmers market’s audience and further its mission in boosting community wellness.
Produce in the Park farmers markets are made possible by Annual Sponsors including the City of Atlantic, First Whitney Bank & Trust, Cass Health, Atlantic Hy-Vee, Cass County Tourism, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Gregg Young Chevrolet of Atlantic, and the Nishna Valley YMCA. Sponsors for the month of June include Community First Credit Union and United Church of Christ.
Produce in the Park is held every Thursday evening in the Atlantic City Park from 4:30–6:30 PM from June through September. All are welcome, and admission is free. The market accepts SNAP/EBT, SUN Bucks (Summer EBT available to children) and Double Up Food Bucks. For the latest information on all Produce in the Park markets, follow Produce in the Park on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ProduceInThePark) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/produceintheparkatlanticia/).
