Agriculture and Environment
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Welcome to the Agriculture and Environment Interest Area. This page has been tailored to this specific interest area and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Explore relevant blog posts, videos, events, and career resources. People who are interested in Agriculture and Environment may be interested in careers that focus on feeding the world and responsibly using the natural resources around us. Those who pursue careers in agriculture and environment are problem solvers, innovators, and socially conscious. To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this interest area, schedule an appointment with a career advisor through Handshake.
Career Pathways
Common career pathways associated with the Agriculture and Environment interest area include but are not limited to:
- animal care and research
- commodity marketing
- food processing and safety
- landscaping and turfgrass
- fruit and vegetable production
- renewable energy
- environmental and agriculture policy
- forestry
- packaging
Visit the Career Outcomes page to learn about post-graduation outcomes of MSU students who have received a bachelor’s degree. Search by major to find a sampling of employers, employment locations, and names of graduate/professional schools.
Majors at MSU
While major does not often equal career, it is helpful to have an understanding of majors that are commonly associated with each interest area. Review the list of majors at MSU that are associated with the Agriculture and Environment Interest Area. Learn more about majors, degrees, and program requirements by visiting the Admissions website.
Gain Experience
Gaining experience outside of your degree program helps you to become career ready. Employers are looking for evidence of transferable skills, and like candidates who have work experience – whether paid or unpaid. Experiences help you to build confidence, explore interests, test out organizations and positions, and build skills while expanding your professional network. There are a lot of great ways to gain experiences and skills. Many opportunities are available for you right at MSU. Consider the following:
- Volunteer/Community Service – Related to Agriculture and Environment
- Internships
- Academic Projects/Undergraduate Research
- Part-time jobs
- Education Abroad
- Student Organizations – Related to Agriculture and Environment
- Student Competition Teams
Industry-Related Opportunities
To find organizations and positions of interest within Agriculture and Environment you can utilize:
- Job Listing and Professional Resource Sites – Review industry-specific search engines.
- Handshake – More than 60,000 job postings are posted on Handshake for MSU students each year. Use a search agent to receive alerts for new employment opportunities that match your specific interests. Follow employers of interest to be updated on their events and job postings.
- Networking – The Department of Labor estimates that up to 80% of positions are filled without employer advertising. Learn more under Network and Connect.
- Professional Organizations – Join organizations related to Agriculture and Environment and get recommendations from faculty or alumni on best fit groups.
- Social Media – Follow organizations of interest for up-to-date information on their activity. Popular outlets include LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram.
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Bachelor's degree graduates continue education.
77%
Undergraduate students complete an internship.
93%
Bachelor's degree graduates work or continue education.
*Data Source: Post-graduation outcomes and experiences of bachelor’s degree recipients (2021-2025).
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