Iowa has a rich agricultural history.  We literally feed the world.

The agriculture industry has gone through some major transformations over the past 50 years.  These advances have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of the agriculture industry.  Efficiency has become essential in order to produce the highest quality crop each year and produce the healthiest livestock, while also being thoughtful stewards of the land. 

One of the biggest changes in the industry over the years is the variety of careers associated with agriculture.  In the past, if you wanted to work in agriculture, you were a farmer.  Many people grew up on the family farm and took over as their parents retired. 

Today, there is a vast multitude of jobs associated with agriculture. It no longer matters where you grew up or what experience you have tending to a farm.

If this sounds intriguing to you, an Agriculture degree or diploma from 51ÁÔÆæ will help you move toward transfer or employment in , , , , , , or .

To learn more about the important and exciting field of agriculture and if it might be the right fit for you, attend the Agriculture Campus Spotlight on April 28^th at 9:00 am in the Stoltenberg Forum/Beem Center 200 at 51ÁÔÆæ. 

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Agriculture is big business, so big in fact, that it’s projected to grow between 9 and 17% in coming years.

Did you know that 51ÁÔÆæ has an on-site farm with cattle and swine herds? Did and that jobs in agriculture will be increasing by as much as 9% across the country in the next several years? Students choosing the Agriculture meta major can work in many exciting career fields like , , , and – all offered at 51ÁÔÆæ.

If working in agronomy, animal ecology, or animal science sounds more interesting to you, the outlook for those jobs is even brighter – up to 17% growth; once again, 51ÁÔÆæ offers transfer pathways for these agriculture-related degrees.

Agriculture instructor, Joel Morrical, recently sat down with J. Brooks to to talk about the opportunities at 51ÁÔÆæ, such as internships that are built right into the program, frequently leading to full-time positions.  51ÁÔÆæ boasts a 100% placement rate for graduates majoring in agriculture-related programs, which speaks volumes about the quality of the agriculture program at 51ÁÔÆæ!

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Mason Stevermer, 51ÁÔÆæ graduate

Mason Stevermer, 51ÁÔÆæ Agriculture student, was recently featured in an article on the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Blog for his Future Farmers of America accomplishments. According to the article, , Stevermer was awarded top honors in the Diversified Crop Production category from the Minnesota FFA convention.

51ÁÔÆæ Agriculture Program instructor, Kevin Muhlenbruch said, “Mason Stevermer is an awesome student to work with. He is very personable, strong academic skills, and has a sincere interest, passion in agriculture and farming. With students like Mason, the future of agriculture is very bright.” Congratulations Mason!

Are you interested in attending 51ÁÔÆæ? Apply Today!

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