Graduates find rewarding positions in government, industry, consulting firms, and public interest groups. Resource and environmental economists work in legislative offices, interest groups, and government agencies, including agriculture, environmental protection, and conservation management. Agricultural Policy Students interested in agricultural policy and political science can pursue these interests through a major in agricultural economics. Graduates with these interested are often employed in local, state, and federal government, consumer groups, trade organizations, and lobbying groups. International Agribusiness and Trade Students interested in international agribusiness and trade can receive excellent training in preparation for careers in this field by majoring in agricultural economics or agribusiness.
Students can also minor or pursue a double major in a foreign language.
This curriculum is ideal preparation to work in a firm with international interests or for federal or state government agencies dealing with policy, trade, and development responsibilities. Marketing and Price Analysis Agricultural economics and agribusiness students receive significant training in applied marketing and price analysis. Other students choose direct marketing positions with chemical, seed, fertilizer, or machinery firms. Most colleges of law require a BS degree as a prerequisite for admission. A degree program in agricultural economics or agribusiness provides an excellent background for law school.