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 | Employer |
|---|---|
| Administrative Representative | Second Harvest Heartland |
| Agricultural Research Tech | Betaseed |
| Client Engagement Specialist | Clutch Performance |
| Communication Managenent Trainee | Seaboard Foods |
| Communications and Marketing Specialist | CFANS Office of International Programs |
| Communications Specialist | MN Farm Bureau |
| Communications Specialist | AURI |
| Customer Retail Manager | The Kraft Heinz Company |
| Customer Service Representative | CHS |
| Director of Communications & Outreach | Wisconsin Beef Council |
| District Sales Manager Trainee | Bayer Crop Science |
| Farm Hand | Frogtown Farm |
| Feed Sales | Kent Feeds |
| Logistics and Export Coordinator | AMS Genetics International LLC |
| Management in Training | Rehbien's Agricultural Services |
| Manager of Operational Excellence | Peterson Turkey Hatchery and Ferndale Market |
| Marketing Coordinator | PURIS |
| Member Relations Coordinator | Marine Retailers Association of the Americans |
| Onboarding Analyst | United Health Group |
| Pharma Liquid Sales Rep | Syntegon |
| Precision Ag Specialist | Crystal Valley Cooperative |
| Program Assistant | Midwest Dairy |
| Program Technician | United States Department of Agriculture - Farm Service Agency |
| Region Sales Agronomist | Central Farm Service |
| Sales Agronomist | Federated Co-Ops |
| Sustainability & Communications Coordinator | First District Association |
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 |
|---|---|
| Agronomy Service Center Manager | WinField United |
| Crop Consultant/Sales | Nutrien Ag Solutions |
| District Sales Manager | Dole Food Company |
| Marketing Associate ISM | Target |
| Owner | Colombia Imports |
| Sales and Marketing | Gamet Manufacturing Inc. |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Director of Operations and Facilities | Wauwasota School District |
| Director of Sales | Elire Inc. |
| District Sales Manager | Renk Seed |
| Farmer | Self-Employed |
| Regional Operations Manager | Central Farm Service |
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
- CHS
- Crystal Valley
- Midwest Dairy
- MN Farm Bureau
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- United Health Group
- USDA - Farm Service Agency
- Wisconsin Beef Council
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
Top Career Resources
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- 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.