Each year, nearly 48,000 NEW jobs are created in agriculture, leaving nearly a five percent shortage of qualified graduates. Many of the jobs in agriculture pay higher than other fields. According to the latest survey by the USDA, the employment market for ag grads will stay strong through the turn of the century. And you don't have to be raised on a farm to find an exciting career in agriculture.
Agriculture reaches far beyond the farm.
It not only includes production agriculture but all of the food and fiber system, processing, support services, transportation systems, public relations and much more. Don't forget the demand for non-food uses for ag products, such as environmentally friendly biodegradable products. All of this means new jobs. Our students can be confident that their ag degree from Northwest will give them a strong foundation to build on and make it possible to take advantage of the professional opportunities in agriculture.