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In-Person Companies (October 8)

As a student, alum, or industry recruiter - plan to join us for the Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Day! We are pleased to announce we will be hosting an in-person event slated for Tuesday, October 8, 2024 (9am - 2pm) at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center. Employer registration will run from July 24, 2024 through September 25, 2024 (5:00 PM). If you are an employer and would like to receive information on this event, please contact Mike Gaul at 515-294-4725 or via email at mikegaul@iastate.edu

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Please note we will not be hosting a Spring 2025 Career Fair.

  • The AgCareers.com mission is to provide global talent solutions in agriculture and food. We strive to “Feed the World with Talent” in the industries we serve. Our passion is agriculture, demonstrated by our investment in time and resources engaging with candidates and employers in the industry. AgCareers.com works to build the pipeline of talent to the industry by expanding knowledge about the breadth of career opportunities in agriculture.

  • Agricultural Technology, R&D Services of pre-commercial technologies

  • At AgReliant Genetics, we work to support a culture of learning and involvement, where relationships exist across all facets of the organization. We believe that the best way to improve our business is through strengthening our people, and we create opportunities for our employees to hone their craft.

  • EMPLOYMENT WITH A PURPOSE

    As a farmer owned cooperative dedicated to being a value added supplier of products and services, the professional employees of Agriland FS work as a team with the goal of improving farm profitability. Employees become partners with customers by earning their business through reducing risk, improving revenue and making the customer's life easier.

    TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

    With a strong balance sheet comes a strong foundation for success. Agriland FS not only invests in equipment and technology for fast efficient service, but invests heavily within employees by identifying and developing talent. It is the ability to identify and grow leaders in every department and location that defines the Agriland way. Each individual is given the coaching and Life Long Learning to help reach his or her professional goals.

  • Agtegra Cooperative operates as an agricultural cooperative. The company helps customers to grow, handle, and market grains; offers agronomy solutions; provides petroleum and energy products; precision ag farming technology, and farm products. It serves producer-members in North Dakota and South Dakota.

  • Albert Lea Seed has grown to 50 full-time employees who serve more than 6,000 customers every year. Founded in 1923 by Lou Ehrhardt, the business has been owned and operated by the Ehrhardt family for three generations. Current co-owners Mac, Tom, and Margaret Ehrhardt took over operational control in 2000.

  • ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at https://www.alcivia.com/

     

  • Allendan Seed Company grows prairie grasses and wildflowers for seed production. 600 acres are dedicated to growing over 250 different native species. These plants are grown in our greenhouses and plugged into raised beds with plastic mulch with an extensive drip irrigation system. Allendan is located 30 miles southwest of Des Moines, Iowa in rural Madison County.

  • Ball Horticultural Company is a leader in all facets of horticulture. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, suppliers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 20 countries. We live by our founder's motto: "All the Best and Nothing Else."

  • At Bayer Crop Science, we’re using innovative research and technologies to unlock solutions that shape the future of agriculture. From planning to harvest, we strive to offer farmers products and information that help you make better agronomic decisions and see your operation reach its maximum potential.

  • Beck's Hybrids is the largest family-owned, retail seed company in the United States, serving farmers in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, southern Michigan, western Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, southern Wisconsin and Missouri. Beck's understands what farmers need, because we're farmers, too. As the largest family-owned seed company, Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. In fact, Beck's strives to provide all customers with the tools they need to succeed on their farm.

  • Innovating for our food future Corteva provides the tools to help farmers produce what our food system demands while conserving resources and sustaining the land.

  • The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) convenes and coordinates networks of experts to assemble, interpret, and communicate credible, unbiased, science-based information to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public. 

  • Crystal Valley is a leading farm supply and grain marketing cooperative focused on serving the needs of crop farmers and livestock producers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.

  • Since 1880, Davey has provided five-star residential and commercial tree care services from certified arborists. Schedule a free consultation.

  • Farm Service Cooperative (FSC) is a member-owned cooperative founded in 1930 as an energy cooperative. In the 1950's FSC expanded into bulk fertilizer and feed and grain operations. The next 50 years saw considerable growth through increased membership and numerous acquisitions. Today FSC operates 10 locations throughout 11 counties in west central Iowa.
    Agronomy, Feed/Grain, Energy, and Computers are the main product divisions within FSC. The strength of these divisions is the commitment to being industry leaders and providing value-added service for our trade area. By remaining farmer-focused and member-driven, Farm Service Cooperative continues to be a leading agricultural service provider for today's producer.

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    Full service Cooperative based in NW Iowa with Agronomy, Feed, and Grain Services along with the How-To Building Center.

  • Landowner Ag Service company that specializes in Farm Management, Farm Real Estate Sales, Appraisals, Energy Management, Insurance Services, Consulting, Forestry, Hunting Leasing, FNC Ag Stock, Lake Management.

    Farmers National Company was founded in 1929 and is one of the oldest, largest, fastest growing and most successful farm management company in the United States, managing 5,000 farms, ranches and specialty operations across the country. Our core business is still farm management, but the company has grown and expanded its services to include a complete range of agricultural services. With the availability of management, real estate sales, energy management, appraisals, insurance and commodity marketing, FNC clients are assured of the best and most profitable management of their farm investments. Today, FNC is 100 percent employee owned.

  • FMC Corporation is committed to providing employees with ample opportunities to contribute, lead and be recognized as innovators, to look beyond barriers to provide solutions, to be challenged in what they do and to love doing it. FMC is a S&P 500, diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century. As a global leader utilizing advanced technologies and customer-focused research and development, FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, specialty and related industries.

  • GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services in more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by affiliated member cooperatives to serve more than 250,000 customers. The GROWMARK System began in 1927 when Illinois Farm Bureau members organized local agricultural cooperatives in order to meet their growing demand for a reliable fuel supply.

  • Thank you for your interest in FuturesOne! Our team is an experienced group of market analysts, brokers and risk managers. Along with offering professional brokerage services, our fee-based risk management service provides farmers the opportunity to work directly with one of our marketing consultants. FuturesOne was founded on a mission to provide risk management guidance, recommendations, and market information tailored to our customer’s personal and business needs. Our culture is one that maintains integrity and small-town values that one expects in the agricultural industry.

    If your looking for a career that provides you with great company culture, financial growth, and flexibility, you are at the right place!  Take a look at our open positions and lets get in touch to learn more about these great opportunities!

  • We are a global group using cutting edge technology to research, develop and commercialize maximum yield soybean varieties as well as other extensive crops, thus generating several business opportunities to add value to the Group’s growth.

    Our genetics and cutting edge technology contribute to improve agricultural productivity worldwide; we manage business transparently, to the benefit of all parties involved.

    We are proud of our highly qualified, committed team, ready to take up new challenges to make the Group grow and to promote our thriving.

    We search for professionals ready to take up new challenges. Talented people who value agility and flexibility within a collaborative context of transparency and respect.

  • For more than 100 years, we’ve been grounded in north-central Iowa, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Built on the philosophy that we all prosper by helping each other, our sixteen locations offer updated facilities, modern technology, and a wide range of products and services related to feed, agronomy, grain, and bulk fuel. Check out the careers tab to discover the cooperative difference and be a part of our future. 

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    Farmer owned agricultural cooperative with primary activities in grain marketing and agricultural sales and services.

  • Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.

  • Hoegemeyer Hybrids is a regional seed company that offers high-performing corn, soybean, alfalfa and sorghum seed. Every field deserves the right seed.

  • Key Cooperative is a member-owned cooperative with locations in 12 communities throughout central Iowa. Key Cooperative is an organization of 3200 members. We serve customers in six main counties: Jasper, Mahaska, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story, Tama - as well as surrounding counties.

  • At Linn Cooperative, we foster a team atmosphere and a supportive culture where you can grow in your career. We're quick to help each other whenever needed and, while we work hard during the busy seasons, we value work/life balance as well by offering generous sick and vacation packages. Our company is unique in that we are owned by our customers, so we develop a trusting relationship with them and work together for the best results. Working as part of Linn Coop shows that you are a vital part of Iowa's agricultural supply chain process. Your efforts ensure Iowa farmers get their crops to their destinations.

  • Maple Leaf AG represents a unique and diverse set of precision agriculture products and farm seed. We strive to be the provider of choice for professional farming operations in our trade area. Our team has an unrivaled passion for providing superior support to our customers, vendors and business partners.

  • MFA Incorporated is a Midwest-based regional farm supply and marketing cooperative serving more than 45,000 farmer/owners in Missouri and adjacent states. Our 106 company-owned MFA Agri Services Centers combined with 27 locally owned MFA affiliates with 24 branch locations contrast nicely with our approximately 400 independent dealers.

  • Montezuma Crop Service, Inc. is an ever-growing company looking to expand our staff to meet the demand for our services. We are looking for hands-on individuals with knowledge and experience to assist our growing customer base. Established in 2018, Montezuma Crop Service, Inc. is a leading family owned and operated custom application servicer. We support growers by providing customized products and services to increase yields. Our services range from retail sales of seed, fertilizer, and row-crop spray products as well as specialized services designed for grower specific needs. We also provide retail cash and carry products. 

  • In the years since 1973 one element of our story remains consistent. NEW was founded by farmers who saw mutual benefits in sharing resources. The direction came from two local co-ops—one with rail capabilities and the other with additional grain to fill those outgoing trains. From the start, the idea was progressive, savvy, and practical. When we pool our resources, they said, every single farm gains momentum. Together, our Iowa farmers buy better and sell better. Every crop year they can capitalize on the ability to produce more efficiently, too.

  • CDL Training & Testing for students seeking a Commercial Driver's License as a qualification for the employment they are seeking.

  • If you're interested in a career path with a global leader in sustainable agriculture, then Nutrien just might be the right place for you.
    At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity, and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
    Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world's largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers worldwide. As such, Nutrien plays a critical role in Feeding the Future by helping growers increase their food production in a sustainable manner.
    We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong.

  • The Master of International Agriculture Degree Program (MIAP) is a multidisciplinary degree program, preparing students for a successful career in global agriculture. Blending theory, practical knowledge, and hands-on experience, the program prepares students to make a significant contribution to the field of international agriculture. MIAP is designed to allow students the opportunity to choose a focus area that fits their personal, professional, and academic goals.

  • Pioneer Bible Translators exist to see lives transformed through the raising up of local churches and translating the Bible into the "mother tongue" language of every people group, with over 5,000 speakers. One of the ways this is accomplished is through life-on-life discipleship in the business and agriculture sectors. 

    We believe that agriculture is a pivotal way for Christians to do life with non-believers, and demonstrate Christ's love to people who would typically not attend a Bible study. We currently operate in over 25 countries and have multiple agriculture projects that have been established, and countless ones waiting for the right team to start. 

  • Premier Crop is a precision ag data company, established in 1999. We focus on data analysis to enable hundreds of agronomic layers. This enables growers to 'think deeper' with their data by identifying and correcting yield limiting factors. Our customers can make agronomic decisions easier by providing detailed farm data.

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    My Yield is a fast growing, first to market company that works directly with growers all over the country to treat their own seed. We pride ourselves on being experts in the field of seed treatment and biologicals.

  • Redstar is committed to serving our agricultural producers while leading them in their crop production plans throughout the growing cycle. We strive to provide quality tested and high performance products that meet or exceed our customers needs and expectations. Our greatest intent is building lasting relationships with our customers-our most valuable asset.

  • Remington Seeds is the largest third party seed producer in the world. We provide systems and services that deliver solutions in the production, processing and distribution of seed in multiple crops and regions around the world. Our goal is to make our customers happy by providing answers to their important questions. To achieve this goal, we developed a customer-first ideology and built our business principles around that philosophy. Remington’s culture of customer service and quality is embedded in our employees who accept the challenge of providing the highest quality seed for our customer.

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    Sentera is a world leader in drone based precision agriculture based in Minneapolis, MN. Sentera builds specialized cameras, drones, and software to capture and analyze images of fields and provide actionable information to growers and researchers.

  • Soules Family Farms is a 3rd generation, family owned agricultural operation that specializes in row crop and livestock production, located in Lamont, Iowa.

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    Full service Ag Cooperative in North Central Iowa.


  • Stine Seed Company is a leading agricultural organization dedicated to innovation, excellence, and helping farmers achieve their highest potential. For over four generations, we have been at the forefront of corn and soybean seed research, development and production. Our commitment to providing farmers with the highest quality seed products is unwavering. As a member of the Stine Seed Company team, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your passion for agriculture can thrive. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure your success as you build relationships with farmers and help them maximize their yields. Join us at Stine Seed Company and be a part of shaping the future of farming.

  • Sweetwater Technologies Powered by Gripp is a full-service drone application and business development company, offering the next generation of farmers and ag professionals turn-key, owner-operator partnerships within precision agriculture. It is our vision to build economic growth through future agricultural generations. At the end of the day, it’s about creating an opportunity for the next generation in agriculture to diversify their income, come back to their family farms and create something that is uniquely theirs, supporting their agricultural endeavors.

  • We are a global company with headquarters in Switzerland and operations around the world. Our culture is diverse and inclusive, and our work is meaningful and rewarding. Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all. Our work [really] matters.

  • Terraplex Ag is quickly becoming one of the largest agricultural drone companies west of the Mississippi. We pride ourselves in being a farmer's trusted partner when implementing new technologies into their farming operations.
    From cutting-edge drones to custom spray solutions, Terraplex has everything a farmer needs to apply crop inputs with unmatched precision.
    Advanced Technology. Expert Advice. Next Level Productivity

  • At The Weitz Company, we build more than buildings ? we build relationships. We offer 150 years of experience. Our people are your advocates at every step, delivering a quality building experience. You?ll get more options, more value and more predictable results thanks to collaborative partnerships during preconstruction. And you can depend on expert construction designed to outperform the competition and ensure satisfaction. Post-construction, your building will be your legacy ? and ours.

    Founded in 1855, The Weitz Company is a national full-service general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with 19 offices nationwide. The company?s expertise includes office, retail, residential condominiums, tenant interiors, resort properties, parking structures, industrial, healthcare, education, government and mixed-use facilities. For more information please visit www.weitz.com


  • Established in 2022, Thomas Elevated Ag, LLC is a family-owned and operated agricultural business who prides itself in forming relationships with our customers in order to best serve their farming operation's needs. We started this business because we saw a need in our agricultural community to deliver products aerially using more precise drone services. This service has been widely accepted within the eastern Iowa and western Illinois coverage area and will continue to grow. In addition to our custom drone application services, we offer agrochemical, biological products and cover crop seed sales as well as scouting and mapping with drones.

  • Three Rivers FS Company is a locally owned co-op in Northeast Iowa. Three Rivers FS is known to provide high quality Agronomy and Energy, products and services to all our customers.

  • Three liquid fertilizer manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Wisconsin providing products to a wholesale market and fourteen retail locations in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.  Liqui-Grow retail locations provide products and services to farmers including crop recommendations, liquid fertilizer, chemicals, seed and spraying services.

  • The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture. Production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm finances, chemical use, and changes in the demographics of U.S. producers are only a few examples.

  • Wells Ag Supply is an independent agriculture inputs supplier based out of Fonda, Iowa. With access to every major crop protection manufacturer and generic on the market, we provide unbiased recommendations on products best suited for each individual farmer.

    We've always challenged the traditional way of doing things. How is ag retail done today, and how can we do it better? Beyond our vast selection of crop performance products, our state-of-the-art services were designed with the customer top-of-mind.

    We believe in hiring based on our core values: Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Motivation and Efficiency. If an individual possesses these qualities, we know they will be a great fit in our culture. We work to find the right place on our team for the right people.