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A highlight of companies who hire our graduates
A sampling of companies who hire our graduates for careers with their organizations.

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The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is the voice of the U.S. animal food (animal feed and pet food) industry, influencing policy and connecting people. The Senior Manager, Multilateral Affairs and Market Access will play a key role in advancing AFIA’s global market access, trade policy and regulatory initiatives. This role educates policymakers, represents AFIA in trade discussions and advocates for science-based regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers. Learn more and apply by March 2, 2025

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Job Demand Report

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Purdue University show a strong job demand for new college graduates with degrees in agricultural programs.

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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 years. Employer demand will exceed the supply of available graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher in agriculture-related fields.
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Olga Isengildina Massa, John B. and Kristi L. Rowsell Professor | Undergraduate Director |  oimassa@vt.edu

Normand Adams, Undergraduate Advisor | nadams10@vt.edu

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