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Who here has a degree in Agbusiness?
Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:13 pm
what jobs can you do, what do you do, and where can you work
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Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:23 pm to Boo Krewe
Ag sales for regional and national seed/fertilizer/etc retailers/producers
Gonna be in rural USA
Or for the state Ag agencies
Gonna be in rural USA
Or for the state Ag agencies
This post was edited on 8/9/17 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:37 pm to Boo Krewe
I have do and couldn't find a job in the industry. I work in accounting for a heavy equipment dealer
Posted on 8/9/17 at 7:22 pm to Boo Krewe
I have a Management degree, but work in Ag. Well actually I have an Ag Business Associates degree, but it was more cattle related. I manage a 3650 acre cotton/grain farm.
Ag Business, you can do a lot of stuff. Most I know are in sales at some capacity. Whether it's a field rep, a rep for Monsanto, BASF, etc., irrigation sales, and so on. Hell, I know one guy that comes around and helps us with our records to make sure we get the best chemical rebates possible. They're all good jobs and 90% of the guys have some kind of Ag Business background.
It's a great industry to work in. Flexible hours, you learn a lot, working outside of an office, get to know a lot of people.
Ag Business, you can do a lot of stuff. Most I know are in sales at some capacity. Whether it's a field rep, a rep for Monsanto, BASF, etc., irrigation sales, and so on. Hell, I know one guy that comes around and helps us with our records to make sure we get the best chemical rebates possible. They're all good jobs and 90% of the guys have some kind of Ag Business background.
It's a great industry to work in. Flexible hours, you learn a lot, working outside of an office, get to know a lot of people.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 7:49 pm to Boo Krewe
I know a few guys who got pretty good jobs out of college at the USDA with similar degrees.
Probably not the best long term deal, but not a bad start to a career.
Probably not the best long term deal, but not a bad start to a career.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 7:59 pm to Boo Krewe
My adopted son does, and he's a delivery driver for Keebler.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 9:02 pm to Boo Krewe
I do. From LSU. I went that route because it looked easier than regular business degree and I had a little Ag background /interest. I tried large Ag companies (Cargil) but my grades sucked. I was offered a job on pig farm in Missouri but declined. Pulled political strings and got on with State dept of Ag. Great job but after a couple years realized pay wasn't going to be great for raising a family. Got on at a plant and havn't looked back. That was almost 20 years ago. State job was pretty sweet though except for the pay. I'd trade my time at LSU / state for a few more years service in the plant in a heartbeat though.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 9:32 pm to Boo Krewe
I have an MS in Agribusiness and work for an ag intelligence agency in the consulting unit.
Most people who got Bachelors degrees from my school (Illinois State) end up working as crop insurance agents or customer service/sales for one of the large ag corporations. Those kind of jobs.
There's a lot of openings in precision ag too, like machine operation stuff which I didn't have the slightest bit of interest in. There's also a lot of opportunity in grain merchandising.
If you want a more analytical job, you'll probably need a grad degree.
Most people who got Bachelors degrees from my school (Illinois State) end up working as crop insurance agents or customer service/sales for one of the large ag corporations. Those kind of jobs.
There's a lot of openings in precision ag too, like machine operation stuff which I didn't have the slightest bit of interest in. There's also a lot of opportunity in grain merchandising.
If you want a more analytical job, you'll probably need a grad degree.
This post was edited on 8/9/17 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 8/9/17 at 10:22 pm to Boo Krewe
I have an ag business degree from LSU. Was hired by CAT (Louisiana Machinery) into their management trainee program. 3 years later enrolled in the professional MBA program at LSU and completed that 2 years later while working full time.
5 years later I am now working for a management consulting firm and my current client is a fortune 100 technology company.
I don't feel like the ag business degree has closed any doors for me, professionally. Regardless of undergrad /graduate degree, you still have to 1)sell yourself and get a job 2)perform above expectations for a length of time to get promoted. Opportunities present themselves if you are looking for them and can take advantage when they appear.
5 years later I am now working for a management consulting firm and my current client is a fortune 100 technology company.
I don't feel like the ag business degree has closed any doors for me, professionally. Regardless of undergrad /graduate degree, you still have to 1)sell yourself and get a job 2)perform above expectations for a length of time to get promoted. Opportunities present themselves if you are looking for them and can take advantage when they appear.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 10:28 pm to lilsnappa
I think an MBA is great
Posted on 8/9/17 at 10:46 pm to Boo Krewe
The only ones I know have jobs in crop insurance and grain marketing.
*why the downvote? It's only 3 guys I know from State and they have pretty good jobs.
*why the downvote? It's only 3 guys I know from State and they have pretty good jobs.
This post was edited on 8/10/17 at 7:12 am
Posted on 8/10/17 at 12:01 am to Boo Krewe
If I had an ag degree, I would be a loan officer in farm credit
Posted on 8/10/17 at 7:29 am to KillTheGophers
What kind of money they make?
Posted on 8/10/17 at 7:31 am to KillTheGophers
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If I had an ag degree, I would be a loan officer in farm credit
If I had it to do over again, I'd look at getting a finance degree and working in Ag lending and just tried to farm a little on the side and build it up... Other that being in the field, one of my favorite things to do is sitting down in the offseason and start playing with numbers.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 8:01 am to Boo Krewe
I work at an environmental firm with an accounting degree. I have another offer lined up more suited to my degree but I can tell you this field is booming. Almost wanted to pursue a Master's in this field instead of accounting but I've made a good number of connections to come back if I choose. There's tons of untapped markets in it and I think is a perfect time to get in with some firm if you can.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 8:09 am to notiger1997
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I know a few guys who got pretty good jobs out of college at the USDA with similar degrees.
I know a guy who has an Ag science degree (something like that), who manages an office for USDA.
Seems like an alright gig.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 9:27 am to President
I somewhat regret not going the business AG route especially now that oil is on its arse.
Posted on 8/10/17 at 9:40 am to GREENHEAD22
It's all cyclical
Posted on 8/10/17 at 12:40 pm to Boo Krewe
I don't have a degree in Agbusiness but I sit next to an Ag trader who has one. He also has his own G5. 
Posted on 8/10/17 at 3:59 pm to Bob Sacamano
Is he the one making money off the market tanking today?
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