A national survey reports that students getting ready to enter the workforce are often overlooking one of the top hiring sectors – agriculture.
The research, sponsored by the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program, found that agriculture is not being considered by many high school and college students, despite it being one of the country’s major industries. In fact, only three percent of students recognize the agriculture industry as a top hiring sector.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, employers have nearly 60,000 job openings in agriculture annually, but only approximately 35,000 students with the proper training and education to fill these jobs each year.
Today’s agriculture industry offers a wide array of career paths for individuals with interest in technology, science, education, agronomy and business – among other fields.
To find more information visit www.GrowAgLeaders.com.
