The industry requires a variety of businesses to distribute, process, package, and market agricultural commodities including grain elevators, slaughterhouses, farm real estate firms, bakers, egg processors, canners, trucking companies, breweries, fresh produce centers, wholesalers, retailers, and restaurants. Other businesses supply agricultural producers with capital, fuel, machinery, fertilizer and management services, including farm credit services, commercial banks, farm management companies, farm supply coops, feed mills, machinery dealers, and fertilizer and seed companies. In addition to general requirements and 45 credits of agricultural economics and business courses, majors take agricultural law, agricultural sciences, communications, and statistics. Advanced courses in business areas are available for more specialized study. Agricultural Business majors can complete a second major in Animal Sciences, Industries Concentration by completing a minimum of 134 credits.
Graduates seek careers in agricultural finance, management, marketing, and sales.
As the public trend toward more food processing and farm services continues, the demand for agribusiness personnel will remain strong, especially in sales, services and purchasing agent positions. Participation in internships and cooperative education opportunities is highly recommended to enhance your practical training and development. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels. Liaison Judy Barbour 128 Shepardson Building Colorado State University Ft. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in Room 101, Student Services.