Sectors of Agribusiness Management
1. Crop Production
- Managing the cultivation and harvesting of crops, including grains, fruits, and vegetables
- Plant genetics, pest control, and crop rotation
2. Livestock Production
- Raising and managing livestock, including cattle, hogs, and poultry
- Animal husbandry, nutrition, and disease control
3. Food Processing
- Converting raw agricultural products into food products for consumers
- Food safety, packaging, and distribution
4. Food Distribution
- Getting food products from farms to consumers
- Warehousing, transportation, and logistics
5. Agricultural Inputs
- Providing farmers with the resources they need to produce crops and livestock
- Seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment
6. Agricultural Finance
- Providing financial services to agribusinesses
- Loans, crop insurance, and risk management
7. Agricultural Policy
- Shaping and implementing government policies affecting agriculture
- Farm subsidies, environmental regulations, and trade agreements
8. Agricultural Research and Development
- Developing new technologies and practices to improve agricultural production
- Crop biotechnology, precision agriculture, and animal welfare
9. Agricultural Education
- Preparing students for careers in agribusiness
- Undergraduate and graduate programs, extension services, and workshops
10. Agricultural Marketing
- Promoting and selling agricultural products
- Market analysis, branding, and advertising