Nature of Work Workers in agri-business can work in a variety of businesses that produce, process, or distribute agricultural goods. They may do purchasing, producing, or marketing of agricultural products and services. Mid-management work requires that a person have the managerial skills necessary to organize and operate a business. A basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping can be helpful in keeping financial records. Most must be familiar with complex safety regulations and requirements of government agricultural support programs.
Computer skills are increasingly important.
Jobs Mid-management and sales positions for businesses that deal with agricultural goods, such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and chemical companies. Outlook Overall nationally outlook is low, as employment of farm managers and farmers is expected to decline through the year 2006, due to much consolidation towards fewer and larger farms. However, locally, replacement needs will keep outlook steady. Earnings very greatly depending on occupation. Tech Prep Agri-Business is currently designed for Tech Prep.