Agricultural Business BS

Dive into the world of food, farming, and the global industry that powers it all. Take courses on plant, animal, and soil science in one of the nation’s top colleges for agriculture and specialize in your area of expertise through classes in economics, marketing, and operations. 

This degree will give you the tools to manage complex operations of small to medium-sized ag businesses and give you a working knowledge of the modern food and farming industry at all sizes and approaches.Imagine all the different businesses involved in getting food to your plate. From learning the science behind how plants and animals grow to basics like transportation and financing, you’ll take your studies beyond the classroom to experience businesses in action and apply your knowledge with an internship or project at the University Farm. Graduates will be ready to take on entry-level management positions or go to graduate school.

Find Your Place

The jobs available are as diverse as agriculture itself. Students can pursue careers in agricultural production management, food systems, agricultural marketing or sales, agricultural economics, natural resources management, public policy, and agricultural finance. Some top employers include: 

• Foster Farms
• Farm Credit (Golden State, AgWest, American AgCredit)
• Pest Control Advisors
• E. & J. Gallo Winery
• Hershey