Students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences’ degree and diploma programs can choose from a wide range of exciting and challenging summer jobs and careers after graduation. The broad scope of the agriculture industry affords students the opportunity to work in various jobs related to marketing, sales, finance, management, research, product development, crop and livestock production and communication.
Summer Jobs
Summer employment in agriculture and food science is almost guaranteed for students beginning in the first year of their studies. Grain companies, crop input companies, crop and livestock consultants, and food processing firms offer a wide range of work experience during the summer. Many jobs involve travel throughout Manitoba and western Canada.
Cooperative Education
Through the Cooperative Education Program, students have the opportunity to get a real-life work experience with a company while gaining credit towards their degree or diploma and earning a salary. Employment options are numerous and varied in areas such as production agriculture, research, finance and government.
Careers After Graduation
Here are a few examples of careers open to agriculture graduates:
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Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness) |
Bachelor of Science (Agroecology) Bachelor of Science (Food Science) Diploma in Agriculture |