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Kacey Toews 
March 14, 2022
Newsletter ArticleA famous George Washington quote states “Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man”, and that could not be truer today. If you look back over the decades, it is amazing how far this industry has come with technology and innovation. We are challenged with feeding a population of nearly 10 billion people by 2050, so the opportunities to be a part of this industry are endless. Agriculture is here to stay!
AgCareers.com understands the challenges and is happy to be a resource for the industry and “feed the world with talent”. Our various offerings and resources are available to help fill the gap that the industry feels when striving to fill roles to meet their demands. The outlook for employment in agriculture has always been outstanding and will continue to be for many years as the population grows. Each year, AgCareers.com publishes an annual job report highlighting the trends from the following year and analysis of jobs posted on AgCareers.com. It breaks down the data by region, career type, industry type, education requirements and more!
Even throughout the covid-19 pandemic, the agriculture industry did not come to a halt and has remained strong. We found that 90% of employers have operated as usual during the pandemic and even 54% of agribusinesses believe they would increase workforce in the next two years compared to 51% in the HR Review Survey taken last year. The industry is excitedly taking on a growth path and showing lots of potential for the needs of an increased workforce.
Now couldn’t be a better time to join the agriculture industry. Below is a list of our top 10 job categories by career type found in our newly released 2021 Job Report. Sales/Retail typically remains in the top spot, but the other categories have shifted compared to previous years.
Top trending jobs by career type were also examined in the job report and looked at the career types with the greatest amount of growth in 2021.
Thinking about looking for a career in agriculture or pivoting to a new role? The potential is extremely high and there is truly something for everyone in the industry. Creating a job seeker profile and uploading your resume on AgCareers.com is the first step to connecting with employers and cultivating a career in agriculture.
