Opportunities

Did you know that one out of every five jobs in the United States is related to agricultural production, processing, distribution, or consumption of feed grains, food, and fiber?

Did you know that agriculture is the largest industry in the world, because agriculture feeds the world.

Agriculture is from conception to consumption.

For further information contact R. Mikel lemons Agriculture Department Chair at mlemons@odessa.edu

The following is a list of career opportunities available in agriculture:        

Agricultural Appraiser    Agricultural Business Manager   Breed Association Representative       Commodity Broker                                       Crop/Chemical Consultant                        Extension Agent                                            Environmental Specialist Equine Business Manager                       Equine Sales and Production Farmer, Farm and Ranch Manager        Feed Sales

Feed Mill Operator Feedlot Manager Food Inspector    Grain Merchandiser Livestock Specialist Livestock Judge Market Manager/Analyst Meat Grader Meat Inspector Pharmaceutical Sales Quality Control Supervisor Regulatory Agent Seed Company Representative Teacher Technical Service Representative Veterinarian  Waste Management Specialist