Agricultural Economics

(including agribusiness)

A major in agricultural economics or agribusiness addresses issues in marketing, farm management, agricultural finance and trade, and natural resource use and management. Students in these programs learn to deal with the constantly changing economy and make decisions concerning risk and uncertainty of agricultural production, reliance on natural resources, key aspects of institutions that govern food and agriculture, and the competitive structures within agribusiness. Employment opportunities range over a wide spectrum from marketing, finance, and management, to service in government or industry organizations.

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Agribusiness
Business consultant
College/university faculty*
Commodity merchandiser/Broker/Trader
Credit Analyst
Crop supervisor
Farm co-op manager
Financial Analyst/Auditor
Human resource manager
Insurance agent
International business
Loan officer
Manager
Marketing specialist
Operations analyst
Plant supervisor
Production agriculture manager

Agricultural economics
Agricultural economist
Agriculture policy analyst
Attorney
College/university faculty*
Consultant
Cooperative extension agent
Farmers/Ranchers/Feedlot manager
Food/grain broker
Grain elevator manager
Import/export agent
International development specialist
Market researcher
Natural resource manager
Sustainable agriculture
Veterinarian*

*Additional training required for these occupations

Agricultural Economics

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