Agribusiness
Agribusiness is an exciting and growing field consisting of firms that produce, process, distribute and sell food, fiber, and other bio-based products derived from agricultural products.
Agribusiness discussion guide
Teachers, this discussion guide will help you talk with your students about careers in Agribusiness.
Firms come in all shapes and sizes, from small family-run farm operations to multi-million dollar companies managing the distribution of vital needs across the world. If you enjoy working with people, making deals, investigating or marketing products, there’s a good chance that this field is for you.
There are a variety of career options available in agribusiness. These options are often similar to any business-related careers but with an agricultural focus. Agribusiness careers can cross into a multitude of industries as well, including farming, real estate, retail marketing, food processing and investments, just to name a few. If you are creative, a risk taker and a good communicator and are willing to make your own opportunities, check out these career resources!
Careers in Agribusiness
- Ag Finance Specialist
- Agribusiness Manager
- Agricultural policy analyst
- Agriculture Journalist
- Agronomist
- Biochemist
- Bioproducts Researcher
- Commodity Merchandiser
- Crop producer
- Economist
- Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Equipment Sales
- Extension Agent
- Farm Appraiser
- Farm Manager
- Grain and Livestock Buyer
- Loan Officer
- Market Analyst
(From FFA New Horizons, 2016)
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Additional links
Want to know what knowledge, skills, and academic courses are needed for this career pathway?
Explore this career pathway at OhioMeansJobs
Agribusiness resources at GNG
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Bioproducts
Bioproducts
What could a farmer in Ohio possibly have to do with improving homeland security, bringing jobs back to rural America, and curbing global warming? Producing and using bioproducts over traditional, oil-based counterparts is how farmers growing soybeans can play an important role.