WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (RFD-TV) — A new report shows steady demand for college graduates entering the agriculture workforce, with strong job availability across multiple sectors tied to food, farming, and natural resources.
Dr. Christine Wilson with Purdue University’s College of Agriculture joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to break down the findings and discuss what employers are looking for as the industry continues to evolve. In her interview with RFD-TV News, she outlined how many job openings the latest survey suggests are available for recent ag graduates and highlighted the top sectors showing the most demand. She also explained how the numbers compare to previous years and what trends the college is seeing in long-term workforce needs.
Wilson detailed the specific skills employers are prioritizing — including communication, data literacy, hands-on experience, and adaptability — and emphasized how reports like this help showcase the broad opportunities available to the next generation of agriculture professionals.
She closed by sharing her biggest takeaway from the report: the agriculture workforce remains strong and diverse, offering meaningful pathways for students pursuing careers that support the food and farm economy.
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