General Ag
This industry is responsible for generating over $100 billion each year for Michigan
What is Agribusiness?
Give an example of an entry level job in Agribusiness:
Machine Operator, Quality Assurance, Packer, Line Operator, Sanitation, etc.
This company, with a major location in Zeeland, produces a variety of chicken based products including wings, tenders, and many other Fresh/Frozen Chicken entrees
What is Tyson Foods?
Michigan is only second to this State, in terms of Dairy production.
What is California?
The average starting wage for entry level Agribusiness is?
$14-$17/ hr.
This company, who bakes a number of bread products in Muskegon, saw a spike in demand when Popeye's introduced their all new Chicken Sandwich.
Who is Epi Breads?
Michigan is the nation's leader in the production of A_____, Cherries, and Cucumbers to name a few products.
What is Asparagus?
Name a high growth occupation in Agribusiness in 2020
Machine Operators (multiple), Batch Makers, Maintenance and Repair, First Line Supervisors, General and Operations Managers, Sales Representatives.
Makers of special lines of Oreos, favorites like Chex Mix, and many other recognizable snack and cereal products
What is Hearthside Food Solutions?
Michigan hosts over 300 of these types of small Agribusinesses, although you must be 21 and over to enjoy.
What are wineries and microbreweries?
This was the nations first ever "Land Grant" University, and continues to supply the Ag industry with trained graduates every year.
What is Michigan State University?
Makers of a number of terrific cereals and breakfast products, including many Pop Tart varieties locally.
Who is Kellogg's?
This country is Michigan's #1 export partner in Agriculture.
What is Canada?
In a few short years, you can find yourself working in this role if you work hard in Agribusiness, making $26/hr. and more
What are First Line Supervisors of Laborers, Freight, Stock, and Material Movers?
Minute Maid's Pink Lemonade, along with several other satisfying beverages, are made here in Grand Rapids under this internationally known company.
What is Coca-Cola?