AFRE student received 2020 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award
May 7, 2020
Senior Lauren Heberling uses her dairy background, MSU education and extracurricular experiences to prepare her for a career in the ag industry.
The Food Industry Management major is an economics-based degree focused on food, hunger, and sustainability — but applicable to any industry and field around the world.
The major gives students the flexibility to choose courses related to their individual interests in agri-food systems, marketing, food industry sales or global food security.
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Core areas of study include:
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The food industry employs nearly one in six professionals in the United States with new positions opening daily for analyst, management, marketing and sales positions.
Food Industry Management prepares students for a variety of career paths.
Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with food industry companies, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in related fields.
May 7, 2020
Senior Lauren Heberling uses her dairy background, MSU education and extracurricular experiences to prepare her for a career in the ag industry.
April 12, 2020
Jillian Jacobs is a senior majoring in Food Industry Management and was recently awarded one of AFRE's "Outstanding Senior" awards.
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