Agricultural Communication and Marketing
About the Major
The Agricultural Communication and Marketing major prepares you for a career in business or marketing for food and agricultural companies. The curriculum provides students a solid background in three core areas including communication studies, business management, and applied agricultural sciences.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Account Coordinator | Canteen One | Minneapolis, MN |
| Agronomy Sales Associate | Winfield United | Mankato, MN |
| Commodity Trader | ADM | Minneapolis, MN |
| Junior Category Buyer | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
| Marketing Associate | Knobelsdorff Electric | Goodhue, MN |
| Marketing Coordinator | Cargill | Wichita, KS |
| Outside Sales Representative | Omega Exteriors | Farmington, MN |
| Retail Marketing Manager | Rosen's Inc. | Fairmont, MN |
| Teaching Assistant | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | Southern Arkansas University |
| Agriculture and Applied Economics | University of Missouri |
| Education | University of Minnesota |
| Youth Development Leadership | University of Minnesota |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| County Executive Director | USDA Farm Service Agency |
| Experienced Business Systems Analyst | CHS |
| Marketing and Communications Specialist | First District Association |
| Marketing Specialist | CHS |
| Precision Equipment Sales Manager | United Farmers Cooperative |
| Product Marketing Manager | Rainbow Ecoscience |
| Sales Agronomist | Chandler Co-op |
| Senior Policy Analyst | House Agriculture Committee, DC |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Crop Consultant | Nutrien Ag Solutions |
| Owner | Columbia Imports |
| Sales & Marketing Associate | Gamet Manufacturing |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Account Executive
- Client Engagement Specialist
- Communications Manager
- Digital Media Associate
- Management Trainee
- Marketing Coordinator
- Program Assistant
- Sales Agronomist
Top Employers
- ADM
- broadhead
- Canteen One
- Cargill
- CHS
- CLUTCH
- Curious Plot
- Hormel
- Pheasants Forever
- University of Minnesota
- Ziegler CAT
Types of Employers
- Agricultural business organizations
- Agriculture magazines/publications
- Banks and financial institutions
- Co-ops
- Government agencies
- Market research firms
- Nonprofit agencies
- Retail food companies
Meet Your Career Consultant
Paul (he/him) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: agriculture, communication, marketing, supply chain, sales, financial.
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.