Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesTennessee

Agribusiness in Tennessee

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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.

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Typical Course Sequence

Course
Principles of Agriculture
Agribusiness I
Agribusiness II
Agricultural Management

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Industry Certifications & Credentials

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 Level
$67,970in Tennessee
National: $67,970

Salary range: $67,970 - $115,200

Adjusted for cost of living: $73,465

+2.3% growth100 openings/yr
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Farm Manager

Experienced
$87,980in Tennessee
National: $87,980

Salary range: $67,970 - $115,200

Adjusted for cost of living: $95,093

+2.3% growth100 openings/yr
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Cooperative Manager

Experienced
$102,850in Tennessee
National: $102,950-0%

Salary range: $65,880 - $161,270

Adjusted for cost of living: $111,165

+0.4% growth4,100 openings/yr
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Agricultural Business Owner

Experienced
$87,980in Tennessee
National: $87,980

Salary range: $67,970 - $115,200

Adjusted for cost of living: $95,093

+2.3% growth100 openings/yr
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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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