Student Career Services

College of Agriculture  Career Fair

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

Freshmen and sophomore students are welcome to join upper-level students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations very early. 

Students, we value your feedback. If you attended Fall 2024 Career events please click the link below to complete our survey. 

Fall 2024 Career Fair Student Survey

View the list of employers who attended the Fall 2024 Career Fair

New College of Agriculture Internship & Job Board

Find agriculture-related internships and job opportunities using the renovated CoA Job Board

Visit the new job board

Information for Students

  • RSVP to attend the career fair as a student. There is no cost to students or alumni to attend. RSVP is not required to attend the event, but strongly encouraged to make your resume available to recruiters.

  • Make sure your resume is up to date. RSVP and upload your resume in myCCO. Be prepared to bring a minimum of 20 copies to the career fair. 

  • Learn how to search for employers hiring students in your major using this document. 

  • Plan your career fair outfit. Resources for career wear are available through the CCO Career Closet and JCPenney Suit-Up Event.

  • You may choose to purchase a professional name tag from the Purdue Agribusiness Club Name Tag Sale.

Monday, September 30, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Agricultural Administration Building, Room 121

Drop in to network with employers on the day before the career fair. Bring copies of your resume to receive feedback from industry professionals. The list of participating employers is subject to change.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Advanced Agrilytics/ Ag Ingenuity Partners
  • Bane-Welker Equipment
  • AMVC Management Services
  • Farm Credit Mid-America
  • Corteva Agriscience
  • First Farmers Bank & Trust
  • Land O' Frost, Inc.
  • Koppert Biological Systems
  • Remington Seeds
  • Poland Farms
  • United Animal Health
  • Primient

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Purdue CCO, Second floor of Young Hall

The organizations below will be conducting interviews on campus. Schedule an interview time by speaking with employers during the fair. The list of employers is subject to change.

  • AcuFastGenetics
  • Farm Credit Mid-America
  • Nutrien
  • AgReliant Genetics
  • Farmers & Merchants Bank
  • POET Grain
  • AirGrow Drone Services LLC
  • Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
  • Primient
  • Bane-Welker Equipment
  • Hormel Foods Corporation
  • Remington Seeds
  • BASF - AGRO
  • Indiana Farm Bureau
  • Syngenta
  • Bayer/NC3
  • Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
  • The Farm Clinic, Inc.
  • Bunge
  • Keystone Cooperative, Inc.
  • The Maschhoffs
  • Butterball, LLC
  • Koppert Biological Systems
  • United Animal Health
  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Land O'Lakes, Inc
  • Weed Man & Mosquito Hero
  • Corteva Agriscience
  • Mercer Landmark

Upcoming Career Events

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ADDITIONAL EVENTS

Click the event title to view the details or flyer for each event.

 

Dairy Farmers of America Info Session
October 23 | 6:00 PM (EST) 
Nelson Hall, Room 1195
DFA will be sharing information about their rotational program focused on careers in food operations. Food will be provided!

 

For upcoming CCO workshops and clinics, please visit the Purdue CCO Events website.

The PASE Photo Booth for Professional Headshots is permanently operating in the Boilermaker Welcome Center, Stewart Center, Room 102. No reservations needed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact: pase@purdueforlife.org 

Pre-Professional Advisors are available to assist you as you plan and consider careers in healthcare or law. Schedule a virtual appointment with us through BoilerConnect. Alumni, please call 765-494-3981 to schedule. For upcoming events visit this link: The Latest - Career Success - Purdue University

Public Policy Internship Programs

Each summer, the College of Agriculture supports students interested in gaining internship experience in Washington D.C. through the Public Policy Internship Program.

Learn More and Apply

Career Resources

The university and college career services professionals are available to assist you with developing successful job search techniques. 

What YOU Need to Do to Get Started on Your Job Search

  • Contact your departmental career coordinator or academic advisor
  • Activate or update your MyCCO Account
  • Update or create your resume/cover letter/references
  • Go shopping for professional attire
  • Join the Purdue Ag Alumni Association's mentoring program

do the research, land the job

The Purdue Career Research Portal is a comprehensive online career resource to support job and interview seekers.

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1. Explore

  • Career Planning Guides 
  • Relocation
  • Resources by Discipline
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2. Consider 

  • Diversity Resources
  • Employment Abroad
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3. Search

  • Internships 
  • Jobs by Discipline
  • International Student Resources
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4. Land the Job

  • Employer Research
  • Interview & Resume
  • Salary Data

Job Search Agencies and External Sites

Grow your presence using the links below. 

The College of Agriculture posts openings for permanent and internship positions regularly to our online job board. Check the website regularly for new opportunities. 

  • Visit the CoA Internship & Job Board to find employment and internship opportunities across the agriculture industry.
  • Departmental Career Services Coordinators will also send student position postings to your Purdue email.
  • Department job boards and continuous job and internship opportunities are listed here. 
  • You may also use the Purdue CCO website to find jobs and internships.
  • Share your good news about internships or post-graduation plans by completing the Next Step Survey here 
​College of Agriculture Career Services Office has more to offer students than job placement. Our services support all students and alumni of the College in exploring, experiencing and achieving career paths. We aid students in exploring careers and majors, to experiencing internships and transformational educational experiences, t​o achieve goals, graduating and securing employment. Students who have a career plan are more likely to graduate and more likely to end up with corresponding employment. The College of Agriculture Career Services Office and The Center for Career Opportunities considers Purdue Parents valuable partners in the process of assisting students with all aspects of their career development.

Are you undecided about your major or thinking about changing your major? Explore careers and majors by discovering who you are. Use the following links for tips and information.

CONTACT US

College of Agriculture | Office of Academic Programs
615 West State Street, Room 121, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Email: AgCareerFair@purdue.edu or AgJobs@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-8470

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