Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Communication Specialization
Advocate for agriculture
Agricultural communication graduates have a broad understanding of the agriculture industry and its challenges, along with effective communication and journalism skills to share these topics with others. They hold a wide variety of communications related positions in agribusiness, advertising, marketing, news media and public relations.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are passionate about educating the public and advocating for agriculture.
- Are involved in 4-H, FFA or other agricultural activities; Interested in mentoring or working with youth.
- Demonstrate strong written or oral communication skills.
- Express yourself in a creative or artistic manner.
- Interested in advertising, public relations, graphic design or social media.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Marketing and communications
- Magazine
- Journalist
- Social media and public relations specialist
- Advertising agencies
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- John Deere
- Paulson Advertising
- Vistacom
- BEEF magazine
- Accelerated Genetics
- Agtegra
- Washington Pavilion
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Certified Angus Beef
- South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
- American Simmental Association
- Minnesota Holstein Association
- University of Minnesota 4-H Extension
- Christensen Farms
- Ag Management Solutions
- Minnesota Pork Board
- Minnesota Pork Producers Association
- Minnesota Farm Bureau
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Ag Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)
- Collegiate 4-H
- Little International
- CAFES Ambassadors
- Agriculture Future of America (AFA)
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