Farm Management
Take charge of the business of agriculture. Build skills in production, finance, marketing and strategy — everything it takes to run a successful farm operation. Customize your degree with a focus in business or production agriculture and prepare to lead with confidence.
Why Purdue?
Our students are equipped with the business skills to lead farm operations into the future with careers such as:
- Agricultural extension agent
- Agricultural marketing specialist
- Crop or livestock production manager
- Farm owner or operator
- Professional farm manager
- Real estate consultant
With an emphasis on production, finance, marketing and management strategies, our students are prepared for the challenges of managing a farm with opportunities in companies like:
- Account manager, Premier Ag Co-Op
- Area representative, Halderman Real Estate
- Crop advisor, Farmers Mutual Hail
- Crop consultant, Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Operations technician, Merrell Bros., Inc.
- Production agronomist, Corteva Agriscience
- Sales and services representative, Peterson Ag Service
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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College of Agriculture
Discover over 30 majors, plus minors and concentrations, at one of the world’s top ranked agricultural colleges.
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Office of Academic Programs
(765) 494-8470
purdueag@purdue.edu
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Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in farm management.
Grant Allyn
Grant Allyn is a dual major in Farm Management and Agricultural Systems Management. He says the College of Agriculture’s small classes and tight-knit community have helped him make meaningful connections with both faculty and fellow students.
Transfer to Farm Management
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
