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Agriculture Department Office
AHPS 251
(530) 895-2551

Agriculture Business

A career in Agriculture Business is both financially rewarding and personally challenging.

For job seekers, it is probably the most readily available entry-level position in the agriculture industry. Numerous specialized companies throughout Northern California require qualified persons for marketing, sales, finance, policy, government, farm and ranch management.

For job entry and advancement, however, certain basic skills remain fundamental. These include proficiency in computers, record keeping, finance, management and agricultural law.

Other known Ag Business
Occupations include:

• Bookkeeper
• Business Manager
• Commodity Broker
• Community Development
• Consultant
• Equipment Dealer
• Farm and Ranch Manager
• International Development Specialist
• Insurance Agent
• Land Appraiser
• Livestock buyer
• Loan Officer
• Management Specialist
• Produce Buyer
• Public Relations
• Retail Sales Sales Representative

Butte College | 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville CA 95965 | General Information 530.895.2511

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