COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE FALL CAREER FAIR

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center
355 N Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 

The College of Agriculture hosts a career fair in the fall and spring semesters. More than 250 companies and 1500 candidates attend annually. Students and alumni are provided the opportunity to learn about their organizations, submit resumes, and interview for permanent or internship positions. 

Students who are freshmen and sophomores, have related majors in other colleges at Purdue, and are from partner institutions are welcome to join upper-level Agricultural students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations.

Employer Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026 at noon (EST)

CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT QUESTIONS

Charlotte Owings, Assistant Director for Career Services
Office of Academic Programs
Phone: 765-494-8470
E-mail: agcareerfair@purdue.edu

CAREER FAIR INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS


Map Ag Career Fair Gyms 1 to 3

Black and Gold Gyms 1-3

6 - 1st Source Bank
7 - ABG Ag Services
8 - AcuFast
74, 75 - ADM
9 - Advanced Agrilytics/ Ag Ingenuity Partners
12 - Ag Plus, Inc.
16 - AgCareers
13 - AgCredit, ACA
14 - Agribusiness Council of Indiana
40 - Albertson Drone Service LLC
18 - American Structurepoint
19 - AMVC Management Services
41 - Aviagen Turkeys Inc.
52, 53 - Bailey Nurseries, Inc
27 - Ball Horticulture
20 - Bane-Welker Equipment
21 - BASF - AGRO
10, 11 - Bayer
22 - Beacon Credit Union
34, 35 - Beck's Hybrids
42 - Belstra Milling Company
23 - Bio Town Ag, Inc.
25 - Black Gold Farms
24 - Bobcat of Indy
28 - Bunge Global
29 - Cal-Maine Foods
43 - Carthage System - Professional Swine Management
30 - CentralStar Cooperative
31 - CGB Enterprises, Inc
33 - Chobani
32 - Cintas
44 - Country View Family Farms
45 - Cropwatch LLC
46 - Culver Duck Farms
1, 2, 3 - Elanco Animal Health
15 - Field Atlas by AgriNovus
47 - GDM
48 - Geswein Farm & Land
51 - Grande
49 - Hartung Brothers, Inc.
50 - Heartland FPG
72 - Indiana Crop Improvement Association
71 - Indiana Soybean Alliance & Indiana Corn Marketing Council
56 - IntelinAir
57 - Interra Credit Union
62 - John Deere
58 - Kaeb Sales, Inc
59 - Kalmbach Feeds
76, 77 - Keystone Cooperative
60 - Kuhn North America, Inc.
4, 5 - Land O'Lakes, Inc
61 - Livestock Veterinary Associates
68 - Maple Leaf Farms
63 - Martin Family Farms
67 - Merck
64 - Midwest Groundcovers LLC
65 - Mossy Oak Properties
26 - Newfields (Indianapolis Museum of Art)
66 - Peterson Farms
69 - POET BIOFUELS
17 - Purdue University - Ag Study Abroad
70 - Reynolds Farm Equipment
79 - Summit EPC
80 - Superior Ag Resources Cooperative Inc
81 - The Baillie Group
82 - Total Seed Production
83 - Truland Equipment
37 - Tyson Foods Inc
54, 55 - United Animal Health
73 - USDA Farm Service Agency
36 - Wyffels Hybrids
78 - Zentis North America LLC
38, 39 - Zoetis

Ag Career Fair Map Gyms 4 to 6

Black and Gold Gyms 4-6

105 - AmeriCorps Serving Greater Lafayette
111, 112 - Cargill Inc.
86 - CNH Industrial
87 - CoBank
104 - Columbian Park Zoo
88 - Conagra Brands
89 - Cooper Farms
102 - Dykhuis Farms
91 - eGenesis
92 - Eurofins
159 - Farm Credit Mid-America
94 - Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI
95 - FCCI Insurance Group
96 - First Farmers Bank & Trust
97 - FS & GROWMARK
98 - G & K Concepts
99 - Greene Crop Consulting, Inc.
100 - Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management
101 - Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
103 - Herbruck's Poultry Ranch
113 - Hormel Foods Corporation
114 - Hubner Industries LLC
115 - Hutson, Inc.
116 - Illinois Farm Bureau
107 - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
110 - IN State Board of Animal Health
164 - Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Labratory
163 - Indiana Association of Agricultural Educators (IAAE)
108 - Indiana Beef Cattle Association
160, 161 - Indiana Farm Bureau
162 - Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
136 - Indiana House of Representatives
135 - Indiana State Senate
137 - JBS
117 - KCI Technologies
118 - Kerry
121 - Koenig Equipment
122 - Kokomo Grain Co Inc.
126 - Labcorp
123 - Land O Frost
124 - Mercer Landmark
106 - Midwest Poultry Consortium
119, 120 - Miller Poultry
125 - MPS Egg Farms
109 - National Swine Registry
127 - Natural Prairie Dairy Farms
128 - New Fashion Pork
129 - Nutrien
130 - OnMark Certification
131 - OSI Group
134 - Perdue Farms
133 - PIC
132 - Poland Farms
138 - Premier Ag Co-op, Inc.
143 - Purdue Veterinary Hospital
139 - Rain and Hail
140 - Remington Seeds
141 - Rose Acre Farms, Inc.
142 - Steel Dynamics, Inc.
148 - SweetWater Technologies
144 - Syngenta
145 - Terra Drive Systems
146 - Terracon Consultants, Inc
147 - The Andersons Inc.
93 - The Farm Clinic, Inc.
149 - The Mennel Milling Company
150 - This Old Farm, Inc
151 - TriEst Ag Group
152 - U.S. Customs and Border Protection
153 - Unverferth Manufacturing Inc.
154 - Vita Plus
155 - WCI Family Farms
156 - Weaver Hybrids, LLC
90 - Weed Man Lawn Care
157 - White River Nutrition
158 - Xperience Ag

  • The College of Agriculture partners with Purdue’s Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) to implement registrations. Employers will use the Purdue Career Gateway to register.

  • Employers may register for a maximum of three tables. Each table registration fee includes two representatives. One additional rep can be added per table for an additional fee (See Registration Packages and Fees).

  • Payment must be submitted online by credit/debit card. Your invoice and event details can be found in your Purdue Gateway account after your registration has been processed.

  • Payments will be submitted directly through Purdue Gateway. Your registration is not considered confirmed until payment has been processed.

  • New Career Gateway accounts will need to be approved by the CCO before their fair registration can be processed. It may take the College of Agriculture 3-5 business days to process fair registrations for new accounts.

  • Employers should have a copy of their company’s logo ready when completing their registration form. White backgrounds appear best and only JPG or PNG file formats are accepted.

  • Employers will indicate if electricity is needed on the registration form. Employers requesting electricity will likely be placed in the center of the room. Electrical spaces are limited and will be prioritized by registration dates. Booth assignments are made according to electrical needs, order of registration, and number of tables requested.

  • Recruiters are asked to bring their official company name badges. Purdue alumni will be invited to wear an alumni pin. Registrants will indicate their alumni status on the fair registration form.

The amounts listed are a flat registration rate for tables and additional representatives.
  • Large Company (50 or more employees): $500.00
  • Small Company (fewer than 50 employees): $350.00
  • Non-Profit Organization: $200.00
  • Additional Representative Fee: $150.00

NOTE: An additional table is required if more than three representatives plan to attend.

COMPANY REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

  • One 6’ x 30” skirted table and two chairs.
  • Registration and lunch for a maximum of two company representatives.
  • Electricity access if requested.
  • Wireless Internet Connection – Companies must provide their own hardware (computers, wireless network cards). Instructions and passwords to login to the campus wireless network will be provided.
  • One parking pass (See Parking Pass Details)
  • Access to Resume Books
Additional Representative Fee Includes:
  • One additional company representative
  • One extra chair (No extra table)
  • One lunch
  • One additional parking pass

Please note that attendance at this event is limited to registered guests. Individuals that are not registered in advance may be asked to leave.

Cancellation and Late Payment Policy

Equipment, parking and hospitality are ordered based on the number of registrations. After confirming registration, your company’s attendance is promoted to students immediately.

Late Payment Policy – Payment is required to complete registration. If payment is not received by August 28, then requested booths will be canceled or reassigned.

Fee Refund Policy – A full refund will be given if cancellation is made by August 28 at noon (EST). Cancellations after August 28 are non-refundable.

  • Registered employers must arrive between 8:00 AM and 9:45 AM EST to receive a parking pass. Your pass will be handed to you at the Circle Drive located behind the Cordova Recreational Sports Center (Co-Rec).

  • Prior to parking, employers may drop off displays or materials at the Circle Drive and volunteers will assist employers with getting items to their booth.

  • Employers will park in the lot accessible by N. Martin Jischke Drive, east of Rankin Track and Field Complex. This lot has 140 spaces. Parking in the Rankin lot will be available on a first-come first serve basis. Your registration includes one parking pass. Please carpool.

  • Parking is limited to standard-size vehicles. Please inform the fair organizers in advance if you require special accommodation at least one week prior to the fair.

Additional networking and recruiting opportunities are available to employers. These events are optional. Confirmation emails will be sent with your final schedule and relevant details.

PLANT YOUR PATH: RESUME REVIEW & MOCK INTERVIEWS

Monday, October 5
Due to limited space, employers will be invited to volunteer for this event by August 1. Indicate your interest in participating when completing the registration form.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW DAY

Wednesday, October 7
Location: Purdue CCO, 2nd Floor of Young Hall
Employers will have an opportunity to interview students on campus the day after the fair. Students will schedule interview times with employers during the fair using your preferred sign up method. Interview rooms are accessible 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Interview space is limited. Indicate your interest in reserving a room when completing the career fair registration form.
Please email AgCareerFair@purdue.edu by August 28 if you need to cancel your reserved interview space.

Ag Alumni Career Fair Social

Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Nine Irish Brothers, 119 Howard Ave, West Lafayette, IN
Join us after the College the Ag Career Fair for a free networking social for Ag Alumni and industry partners who worked at the career fair. No students, please. RSVP is required for food count.

Contact Danica Kirkpatrick at danica@purdue.edu with any questions.

ATTN: ERICA WILSON, FOR AGRICULTURE CAREER FAIR
Purdue Conferences
128 Memorial Mall Drive, Stewart Center Room G32
West Lafayette, IN 47907

  • All display items or materials MUST be received by 4:00 PM EST, Thursday, October 1. The university does not receive deliveries over the weekend.
  • Mark all items: HOLD FOR AGRICULTURE CAREER FAIR and indicate the number of
    pieces (for example: 1/2, 2/2, etc.).
  • Please be sure to bring the tracking or confirmation numbers from the carrier that is responsible
    for shipping the display items to the fair in case it is needed.
  •  The organization is responsible for preparing the labels and securing them on displays
    that will be shipped back to you after the fair.

If you will be traveling to campus, please visit Purdue Conferences Lodging site for information regarding hotel accommodations.

There are 31 majors within College of Agriculture. Use this link to learn details about the majors and the departments that house them.

ADDITIONAL RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES


Post Your Job Opening on the College of Agriculture Website

You can share your agriculture-related permanent, seasonal, or internship positions on the College of Agriculture Career Services website. To submit your posting, complete the New Job Posting form.

The position information will be posted on the College of Agriculture Internship and Job Board. The job board is public and promoted to current College of Agriculture students from all majors and recent alumni. There is no charge for this service. Jobs will be posted on the website for 60 days unless there is an application deadline. 

Post Your Job Opening on Purdue Career Gateway

Reasons to Post in Purdue Career Gateway

  • Utilize year-round hiring opportunities without having to come to campus. 
  • Source candidates from all majors for both internships and full-time positions.
  • Greater Lafayette Community employers can post part-time opportunities for students, including Federal Work-Study positions.
  • Link your event attendance and job openings.

How to Post:

  1. Log into or create a Purdue Career Gateway account.
  2. Click on “Jobs > Job Postings” in the left navigation bar.
  3. Click on the “Post a Job” button.
  4. Complete the online form. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.
  5. Click “Submit” to save the job to your account and to post it to Purdue University.

For more information on how to post open positions visit Purdue CCO.

​Purdue Agriculture invites companies of all sizes to visit our campus. Your campus visit may include meeting with faculty and staff in departments, including academic heads, career services coordinators and students. To schedule an industry visit please contact the Department Career Coordinators

Students are choosing to build their network, and preparing for academic and professional success by establishing relationships early. Campus-wide, there are nearly 1,000 Student Organizations from which to choose. To view our list 40+ College of Agriculture student organizations, visit Purdue College of Agriculture Student Organizations. Visit BoilerLink to search more opportunities and connect with others.

Future College of Agriculture Career Fair Dates
  • SPRING 2027: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
  • FALL 2027: Tuesday, October 5, 2027
  • SPRING 2028: Wednesday, February 23, 2028
  • FALL 2028: Tuesday, October 3, 2028
  • SPRING 2029: Wednesday, February 28, 2029

If you are a new employer or have changed roles, and you have not received email communications from the College of Agriculture before, complete this form to be added to the notification list. You will receive an email announcement when registration opens for the College of Agriculture fall and spring career fairs.

Visit the Purdue CCO Career Fair website for more information about travel and additional fairs.

Select departments in the College of Agriculture host additional career fairs. Visit the department websites for details using the links below. 

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620 Students Graduated from the College of Agriculture in May 2025
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89% of May 2025 CoA graduates are employed or continuing their education
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60% of 2024 CoA Graduates are employed in Indiana
graduation cap and diploma
620 Students Graduated from the College of Agriculture in May 2025
briefcase
89% of May 2025 CoA graduates are employed or continuing their education
Indiana state
60% of 2024 CoA Graduates are employed in Indiana