Welcome to the Agriculture, Food, and the Environment career community!

This page has been tailored to this specific community and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, professional organizations to learn from, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this industry, consider meeting with a career coach. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here. 

Professions Might Include

  • Registered dietitians
  • Farm and land appraisers
  • Agricultural policy analysts
  • Food scientists
  • Conservationists
  • Veterinarians
  • Environmental consultants
  • Environmental health specialists
  • Climate change researchers

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Include (but are not limited to)

  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Reading comprehension
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking in large and small groups

Translating Farm Work Experience on a Résumé or During an Interview

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Growing up and working on a farm has its benefits and challenges. It can sometimes lead to being so involved in the business that you may not experience other roles through internships or part-time jobs. Writing a resume or talking …

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Paul Gagnon Career Consultant, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Paul Gagnon
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AGCareers.com: The Leading Online Jobs Board and Career Development Resource for the Agriculture, Food, and Biotechnology Industry Posts Job Opportunities at Major Agribusinesses

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With thousands of jobs and internships posted on its site, it is understandable why AGCareers.com generates so much Internet traffic from job candidates and leading industry employers. For job applicants, including college students seeking internship opportunities and entry-level jobs, the …

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Paul Gagnon Career Consultant, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Paul Gagnon
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AGCareers.com: The Leading Online Job Board and Career Development Resource for the Agriculture, Food, and Biotechnology Industry Posts its Summer Internship Opportunities at Major Agribusinesses

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With more than 5,000 jobs posted on its site each month, it is understandable why AGCareers.com generates so much Internet traffic from job and internship candidates and leading industry employers. For candidates, including students seeking internship opportunities and entry-level applicants, …

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Paul Gagnon Career Consultant, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Paul Gagnon
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AGCareers.com

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Leading Online Jobs Board & Career Development Resource for the Agriculture, Food, and Biotechnology Industry
Summer Internship Opportunities Posted at Major Agribusinesses

With more than 6,500 jobs posted on its site, it is understandable why AGCareers.com generates so much Internet …

By Paul Gagnon
Paul Gagnon Career Consultant, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Paul Gagnon
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