What Can I Do With a Major In Agribusiness?

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Clubs and Organizations
• Alpha Gamma Rho (Men pursuing careers in agriculture)
• Agricultural & Environmental Economics
•  Collegiate 4-H 
• Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
• Sigma Alpha (Women pursuing careers in agriculture)
• UGA Mentor Program

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations

Connect with your Career Consultant 

There are a variety of industries that you can pursue with an Agribusiness major:

Finance/Banking

The finance industry has a variety of career paths including commercial lending, bank operations, lending, risk management, real estate, and insurance.

Prepare for this industry:

• Seek out experience in financial areas through part-time employment or internships. 
• Develop skills in decision-making, policy analysis and technical analysis. 
• Explore ways to demonstrate competence in managing money and analyzing data. 
• Stay up to date on local, national and global economic trends. 
• Research and contact major and/or local financial and banking institutions that specialize in the agricultural market. 
• Get involved in related student organizations. 
• Take additional courses in statistics, finance and accounting.

Sales/Marketing

The sales and marketing industries have a variety of career paths including agricultural marketing, outside sales, customer relations, public relations, advertising and agricultural consultation.

Prepare for this industry:  

• Gain experience with retailers in the agricultural industry and other agribusinesses.  
• Develop skills in decision-making, policy analysis and technical analysis.
• Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Build relationships with major and local retail and marketing firms that specialize in agriculture.
• Get involved in related student organizations.

Management/Development

The management industry has a variety of career paths including agricultural management, farm management, land management, environmental resource management, rural economic development, agricultural programming, and agricultural consultation.

Prepare for this industry:

• Pursue experiences with management companies through part-time employment, internships or co-ops.
• Develop your skills in decision-making, policy analysis and technical analysis.
• Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Stay up to date on local, national and global economic trends.
• Become involved in campus organizations such as the NAMA/Agribusiness club.
• Research and contact management organizations that specialize in agriculture.
• Be prepared to start in entry-level management trainee positions.
• Get involved in related student organizations.

Agricultural Equipment Systems Management

The agricultural equipment management industry has a variety of career paths including purchasing/buying, customer relations, wholesale and retail sales, farm supply management and logistics.

Prepare for this industry:

• Develop awareness and understanding of the farm machinery and equipment market, both nationally and internationally.
• Explore current and past research into the development of basic and advanced farm and agricultural equipment.
• Obtain retail and/or wholesale sales experience, preferably in the field of agriculture or farm supply companies.
• Get involved in related student organizations.
• Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially for sales-related positions.

Rural Development/Resource Economics

The rural development industry has a variety of career paths including land management, rural economic development, rural planning, policy analysis, timberland economy and county planning.

Prepare for this industry:

• Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Stay up to date on local, national and global economic trends.
• Develop your skills in decision-making, policy analysis and technical analysis.
• Complete an internship with a government agency.

Volunteer to assist a faculty member with his or her research.

*Taken from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Career Services

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

GENERAL:

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC:

• AgCareers.com
• AgriCareers, Inc.
• American Agricultural Economics Association Online Career Central
• BlueSkySearch
• Agriculture Consulting Positions

• Agriculture Online
• Agriculture Future of America
• AgriMarketing
• Agri-Search
• American Agricultural Economics Association
• Georgia Agribusiness Council
• International Food and Agribusiness Management Association
• National Agri-Marketing Association
• National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
• National Future Farmers of America
• PMA Foundation for Industry Talent
• Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.