Explore UMN's Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing Programs!

Agricultural Education
​Program​

This major is designed to prepare students for Agricultural Education careers. While most graduates will pursue school-based Agricultural Education teaching positions in Minnesota or surrounding states, some may pursue related career paths. All graduates in Agricultural Education will complete a 12-week teaching internship to qualify for a Minnesota teaching license in grades 5-12 Agricultural Education and Coordinator of Work-Based Learning. Graduates leave the University of Minnesota prepared to teach agriscience, agribusiness, animal science, horticulture, food science, agricultural mechanics, and natural resource science. 

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Agricultural Communication and Marketing Program

Agricultural Communication & Marketing (ACM) is a unique major that combines a passion for food, agriculture and natural resource sciences with foundational skills in strategic communication, leadership and marketing. Students take courses that range from video production and social media campaigns to layout/design, podcasting, writing, digital storytelling and communicating science to the public. Our flexible program allows students to combine these skills with business management, marketing, a specialized science track in food, agriculture and environmental sciences, and a set of free electives that allows them to customize coursework to their interests and passions. Experiential learning is a cornerstone of our program with many hands-on class projects, internships, and study abroad opportunities.

ACM students learn how to build understanding, share knowledge, and increase awareness about important issues within the dynamic and evolving fields of food and agriculture. Graduates of our major have gone on to industries such as agribusiness, marketing firms, food companies, commodity organizations, educational institutions, and governmental organizations.  We are excited to showcase some of the work ACM students create within our program on the Agricast site. Please look around and contact us at [email protected], if you are interested in learning more about the ACM major. 

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Why become an agricultural teacher?  

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Watch this video to find out what motivates UMN students to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals. 

Faces of Ag Tour

Learn about one of the many fun ways the University of Minnesota engages new students studying agriculture.  This exciting event is a favorite among students and faculty and is a great way to learn about agriculture from many different perspectives.  Click the button below to listen to a UMN student produced podcast featuring this innovative event! 

What does a professional agricultural communicator do? 

Watch this video to explore a potential career in this exciting field! 

Why is Ag Communication and Marketing important? 

Listen to a UMN student produced podcast that explores the importance of studying agricultural education.  The podcast features Dr. Rebecca Swenson who is an Associate Professor in the AECM program.  Learn what motivates her to teach the next generation of ag communicators!  
Dr. Rebecca Swenson, AECM Associate Professor
Contact

Agricultural Education, Communication & Marketing 

146 Ruttan Hall 
1994 Buford Ave. 
​St. Paul, MN 55108
Telephone: 612-624-6242

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