Careers in Agribusiness Management
Department of Agricultural Economics
1 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-1692 http://www.aec.msu.edu/agecon
1 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-1692 http://www.aec.msu.edu/agecon
This major develops students' knowledge and skills for management careers in agricultural input supply, production, processing, and marketing organizations. The curriculum focuses on the managerial functions performed by organizations throughout the food system.
Selected companies that hire after graduation:
- Archer Daniels Midland, Co.
- Green Stone Farm Creit
- Tracor Supple Co.
- Telmark (Agrilease), Inc.
- Dow AgroSciences
- Farm Credit Services
- Mosanto
- Cargill, Inc.
- Michigan Department of Agriculture
- The Andersons
- Ralston Purina Company
- Michigan Farm Bureau
- USDA
- BASF
- Syngenta
- Agri-Gold Hybrids
- Pioneer Hybrids
- John Deere
- Family Farms
Sample job titles:
- Territory Sales Manager
- Commodity Trader
- Farm Owner and Manager
- Financial Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Agricultural Production Specialist
- Wholesale and Retail Buyer
- Retail Store Manager
| Average Starting Salary: | $33,000 |
| Salary Range: | $27,000-$45,000 |