111 - Agricultural Business (AAS)

Our graduates have the technical knowledge of agricultural production practices, land and water resources, management, and agricultural markets necessary to enter nearly any facet of the agribusiness field.

Employment and continuing education rate of 80 percent – 60 percent are employed; 20 percent continued their education.

Fields that graduates have gone into include:

• Management or ownership of commercial farms

• Agricultural credit officers for banks, government, loan agencies, and farm cooperative loan agencies

• Feed, seed, and fertilizer sales technicians

• Writers of technical publications, radio and TV scripts, news items for magazines and newspapers, education and public relations materials

• Manager/assistant managers of farm supply stores

• Warehouse managers for farm chemicals, feed, seed, and fertilizers

• Chain store and retail food management

• Agricultural consulting services

Employment Statistics

Alfred State agricultural business graduates may enter directly into either the agribusiness management  BTech, interdisciplinary studies BTech, or the technology management BBA degree program. Many schools, including Cornell University, grant full credit to students wishing to transfer to four-year programs.

A formal articulation agreement exists between Alfred State and Cornell University for transfer options

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.