Wednesday, September 16, 2026: 1-4pm
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
About the Fair
At the Ag, Food and Business Fair, you'll be able to explore opportunities, engage with employers, and make an impression that can help you to stand out in the job or internship application process. Prepare a resume, have an elevator pitch, and dress in a way that is authentic to you. Registration suggested, drop-ins welcome.
Fields represented: Agriculture, Animal Science, Banking/Finance, Communication, Food Industry, Marketing, and Sales.
Career Week Events
Career Fair Prep Session
Are you worried about what you should wear, what employers want to hear from you or how to differentiate yourself from your peers? Worry not, we will be offering insider tips and a chance to ask questions before the fair. Tuesday, September 15, 5-5:45pm in 33 McNeal Hall. Free Papa Johns pizza and Padfolios for all attendees!
Employer Panel with free Raising Cane's
Come for the free Raising Cane's for lunch and stay for an amazing employer panel featuring Bartlett, Grassland Dairy Products, Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative and the UMN Veterinary Diagnostic Lab right before the Ag, Food, Business Career Fair! This panel will cover advice on getting internships, navigating a career fair, and entering the ag industry. Wednesday, September 16 from 12-12:50pm in the Minnesota Commons Room (first floor), St. Paul Student Center.
Free AI Resume Analysis
99% of Fortune 500 companies use software to evaluate your resume. It's a hidden barrier that prevents up to 95% of job applications from ever crossing the hiring manager's desk. Get instant feedback and polish your resume with Quinncia, our free AI resume analysis and interviewing tool (available for CCAPS, CDes and CFANS students).
More Ways to Prepare
- Preparing for a Career Fair Guide
- Resume & Cover Letter Appointments - we have in-person, virtual, and email review options to support you before the fair!
- Make an Appointment - get ready with your career consultant
Sponsors
If you are looking to become a sponsor, check out our employer page for this event.