20 Jan Work Inside or Outside? 5 Ag Jobs That Allow for BOTH!

A common question when considering a career path in agriculture is “do I want to work inside or outside?”. The answer is often, “well, both”.

I remember my perception when I graduated college was that if I wanted to be a true “professional” I needed to take an office job, however the idea of sitting in front of computer all day was depressing to me.

As with many things, I was completely wrong. There are PLENTY of very professional positions with great compensation and career prospects that involve working outside.

I was also wrong about all office jobs looking like a Dilbert comic. There are many office jobs that are exciting and challenging and will ensure that even the most restless person enjoys going to the office every day.

Here are five examples of careers in agriculture that will keep you engaged working both inside and outside. These also have great career prospects for those willing to do the work.

12 Jan Thinking Outside the Field–Discovering Unique Jobs in Agriculture

We are very pleased to publish this guest post from Marisa Linton. Marisa grew up showing and raising livestock, and currently lives on her family’s small farm in Mount Olive, NC. She has a passion for agriculture, and is an agricultural blogger, communication consultant, and photographer.

Often times, the thought of an agricultural job brings up images of tractors, barns, corn, and livestock; however, this is an outdated view. Sure there are still cows, sows, and plows, but there are also a host of new opportunities in agriculture that have developed with technology. If you are in the market for an agricultural job, don't forget to check out these unique options.

06 Jan Does Your Career Have Momentum?

The new year is a good time to take stock on where you are in your career and what you ultimately want to achieve.  I have noticed that when it comes to career goals, we often get held up in trying to think through every single...