Tennessee's Agribusiness pathway develops business and management skills for agricultural enterprises. As farming increasingly requires sophisticated business knowledge—from market analysis to equipment financing to regulatory compliance—agribusiness managers are in demand.
Students learn farm business planning, financial management, marketing agricultural products, supply chain management, and agricultural law. Coursework bridges traditional agriculture and business education, preparing students for diverse agricultural business careers.
Graduates manage family farms, work for agricultural cooperatives, represent agricultural equipment companies, manage agricultural input suppliers, or pursue business degrees with agricultural focus. Salaries range from $35,000 entry-level to $70,000+ for experienced managers.
Agribusiness at a Glance
4
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Tennessee's agribusiness standards integrate agricultural knowledge with business and economics principles. The state partners with agricultural industry associations and university agricultural business programs.
Assessment includes business plan development, financial statement analysis, and case studies of Tennessee agricultural businesses. Students may pursue agricultural marketing or farm management certifications.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Principles of Agriculture |
| Agribusiness I |
| Agribusiness II |
| Agricultural Management |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓ServSafe Manager
- ✓Certified Veterinary Assistant
- ✓Certified Horticulture Professional
- ✓Certified Landscape Technician
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓NOCTI Agriculture Mechanics
- ✓NOCTI Agricultural Production
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Agribusiness Sales Representative
Entry LevelSalary range: $67,970 - $115,200
Adjusted for cost of living: $73,465
Farm Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $67,970 - $115,200
Adjusted for cost of living: $95,093
Cooperative Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $65,880 - $161,270
Adjusted for cost of living: $111,165
Agricultural Business Owner
ExperiencedSalary range: $67,970 - $115,200
Adjusted for cost of living: $95,093
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at agricultural cooperatives, equipment dealerships, input suppliers, and production agriculture operations.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, National FFA Organization, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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