Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
About the Major
The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems major will teach students the knowledge and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and opportunities in food systems.
This will be guided by an interest in food and food systems that are sustainable in environmental, economic, and social terms. Students will study food systems in diverse contexts and at different scales.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Dairy Specialist | MWI |
| Americorps VISTA | Telluride Foundation |
| AmeriCorps VISTA: Farmer Support Program Coordinator | Viva Farms Agricultural Incubator |
| Assistant Manager | Pleasant Valley Orchard |
| Business Management Associate | General Mills |
| Cultivator | Leafline Labs |
| Farm Apprentice | Cornercopia Student Organic Farm |
| Gardener | Windsor Companies |
| Inventory Analyst | Target |
| Lab Assistant | Spanely |
| Lab Technician | CHR Hansen |
| Legal Assistant | Brazil Law Group |
| New Ingredient Specifications Specialist | General Mills |
| Northside Fresh Coalition Engagement Coordinator | Appetite For Change |
| Production Lead | Gotham Greens |
| Regenerative Agriculture Designer | Self-Employed |
| Sales Development Program Trainee | Nestle |
| State Program Administrator | Minnesota Department of Agriculture |
| Supply Planning Lead | Acher Daniels Midland |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Ag Business | University of Minnesota |
| Film Studies | UCLA |
| Food and Agriculture Law and Policy | Vermont Law School |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Business Development Specialist
- Community Garden Manager
- Food Policy Analyst Assistant
- Food Shelf Manager
- Health Equity Specialist
- Organic Farm Assistant Manager
- Procurement Specialist
- Sales Representative: Organics, Food
Top Employers
- Archer Daniels Midland
- AmeriCorps
- General Mills
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- Nestle
Types of Employers
- Community gardens
- Food and community nonprofit organizations
- Food companies
- Government agencies
- Organic farms
Meet Your Career Consultant
Maddie (she/her) 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: food system, sustainable agriculture, organic, food policy, community food, urban farming, agroecology, food justice.
- 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.