Minors are also available in other programs, like ag business and entomology. Your advisor will work with you to make the most of your time at K-State. Graduates in ACJ find opportunities in many fields. They may write and take photographs for farm newspapers and magazines, prepare radio or television scripts or programs, work in consumer relations with agribusiness firms, serve as extension and experiment station editors, write information for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or edit company magazines. Agricultural communicators may prepare bulletins about agriculture or may be involved in public relations or advertising for agribusiness.
Opportunities are available in the small community or the large metropolis.
Year after year, agricultural communications and journalism offers steadier employment than any other field of journalism. Two faculty members work full-time with the ACJ program. There are also many others who enjoy contributing their time as mentors, club advisors, and guest lecturers. Kris Boone and Tracy Rutherford serve as advisors to all of the ACJ majors. The Department of Communications website can introduce you to the professionals that the ACJ program works closely with.