The student choosing
the Agribusiness major takes many agricultural economics,
economics, and business courses to obtain the skills needed
to work as an employee of an agribusiness firm (financial
aid information). Students
also take several production agriculture courses. The
Agribusiness major prepares students to take jobs in all
areas of the food and fiber sector. Employment opportunities
include jobs with farms, agricultural advisors, processing
firms, wholesalers and retailers of food and fiber products,
farm input supply firms, insurance firms, utilities, and
educational institutions. By selecting the right electives,
the Agribusiness major can minor in one or more areas. These
areas include the specific business areas in the College of
Business Administration or Agricultural Economics.
