Employment Outlook is Promising for New College Graduates in Agriculture

This is a joint press release with Purdue University College of Agriculture. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., December 9, 2020 – A new report, released today by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Purdue University, shows a strong job demand for new college graduates with degrees in agricultural programs. U.S. college graduates can expect approximately 59,400 job opportunities annually between 2020 and 2025. This reflects a 2.6 percent growth from the previous five…

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Kansas dairy industry is growing despite fewer farms

Kansas has twice the number of dairy cows it had 20 years ago, but the number of dairy farms is shrinking. | Download this photo. Dairy cow numbers increase but growth limited by lack of processing facilities EMPORIA, Kan. – Kansas is well known for beef production, but the state’s dairy industry has grown significantly over the past 20 years and Kansas State University’s Mike Brouk expects that trend to continue. Brouk, an animal…

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