Farm businesses producing crops and livestock are also part of the agribusiness and food sector. The agribusiness and food sector is composed of some of the world's largest public companies, largest private firms, and largest cooperatives. It also includes many smaller companies and cooperatives. The organizations making up this sector employ 17 percent of the U. S. workforce, account for 10 percent of U.S. exports, and produce 17 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. The Agricultural and Food Business Management Major is offered jointly by the College of Agricultural , Food, and Environmental Sciences and the Carlson School of Management.
All majors complete a set of core courses in applied economics, business and communications.
Then, you select one of five emphasis areas to tailor the Agricultural and Food Business Management Major to your career goals. It is a good specialty area for future entrepreneurs and those who want a career in management. Individuals interested in working in the financial services industry, including banks, insurance companies and agencies that regulate financial institutions, should pursue this speciality. An individualized program must be approved by the student's advisor and the major coordinator. The program is ranked nationally among the top five in agricultural business management.