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 | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Farms Operations Coordinator | The Food Group | Marine on Saint Croix, MN |
| Client Manager | Botanical Blist | Corcoran, MN |
| EHS Specialist | Bongards Creameries | Norwood Young America, MN |
| Farm & Nutrition Educator | Urban Ventures | Minneapolis, MN |
| Program Assistant | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Law | Northwestern University |
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 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Extension Agent | Peace Corps |
| Program Manager | Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches |
| Project Manager | Coegi |
| Senior Solutions Analyst | Target |
| Specification Sales Support | Sioux Chief Manufacturing |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Co-Founder & CEO | Mad Markets |
| Research Project Specialist | Green Lands Blue Waters |
| Vice President of Strategy & Impact | Project On Government Oversight |
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
- Bare Honey
- Barka Dairy
- Botanical Blist
- Cargill
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Minnesota Farmers Union
- Second Harvest Heartland
- The Finland Food Chain
- The Food Group
- The Sierra Leone Foundation for a New Democracy
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- University of Minnesota
- Urban Ventures
- Whole Sale Produce
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.