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WELCOME
Welcome to the
14th edition of the
Ag & Food Career
Guide. We are
pleased to offer
unaware of. If you want to be a
computer scientist; we have a place for
you. If you want to be a brand manager;
we have a place for you. If you want to
balance books and work in accounting;
we have a place for you. If you want to
drive a tractor and work with animals;
we have a place for you. If you want to
develop the next vaccine; we have a
place for you. The truth is, no matter your
interest we likely have a place
for you.
In this publication, we will not only
highlight many of the opportunities
available but also introduce you to elite
employers you might work for. We don’t
want to send you out unprepared, so the
rest of the guide features helpful articles
and educational content to prepare you
for your job search and success on the
job.
Look for articles on productivity,
starting a resume, interview responses
that resonate with employers, working
with a team you don’t like, and much
more. These timely topic articles
will help you stand out among the
competition.
If you are interested in continuing
education, check out the University
Partners featured. These programs offer
a variety of online and traditional
graduate programs.
Don’t let the quality information stop
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Career Success Kit (see page 40). This
kit will deliver a variety of content direct
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We’ll deliver videos, graphics, articles
and more to continue to remind you of
how to get your A-game on!
We know that these times are
challenging, but the agriculture and
food industry holds promise. Check
out )
routinely for new internship and
beginning professional careers.
Employers post new jobs daily. We wish
you good health and the best of luck on
your career journey!
Erika Osmundson, Director of Marketing
& Communications,
this wonderful resource as a way for
young professionals to explore and learn
more about careers in the agriculture
and food industry.
With the recent global COVID-19
pandemic, we have all faced our own
sets of new challenges. Many things
seem uncertain. However, one thing that
is certain is the need for feeding and
clothing people. The agriculture and food
industry is up for that challenge.
During these times there is a
spotlight on the connection to food and
its production. Careers in agriculture are
necessary and essential. Whether you
knew you wanted to work in agriculture
and food or have recently found yourself
interested in exploring this industry, we
have a place for you.
Traditional farming is the backbone of
America and our industry, but there are
so many career opportunities within
agriculture and food that many are
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