Agricultural Business Advisor

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Learning about cutting-edge technology and helping to find financial support for new companies is super exciting and rewarding.

Justin Redekop
Agricultural Business Advisor

In A Nutshell


I give advice to businesses and people working in agriculture to help them run their operations better and plan for the future.

I go through data to understand trends and make predictions about the economy.

I use my knowledge of the economy to learn more about the agriculture industry and the goods and services within it.

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Potential Salary Range

$85,000 - 92,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta AB
Alberta
British Columbia BC
British Columbia
Manitoba MB
Manitoba
New Brunswick NB
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador NL
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia NS
Nova Scotia
Ontario ON
Ontario
Prince Edward Island PEI
Prince Edward Island
Quebec QC
Quebec
Saskwatchewan SK
Saskwatchewan

I spend most of my time working out of my office, where I do research, write reports, and consult with customers and experts about the trends in the economy.  

Workplace

Indoor

Job Requirements & Duties

  • Understand what factors are impacting certain trends, like weather and policy
  • Go through data to understand trends and make predictions about the economy
  • Write reports that explain trends and factors in a way that customers and other economists can understand
  • Use computer software to create models and graphs of economic patterns
  • Give presentations on trends and predictions to customers and companies
  • Identify and explore under-researched areas of the economy and organize research projects 
  • Review business plans and provide advice to people running companies or starting new ones
  • Meet with government officials, entrepreneurs, and service providers

Education & Training

  • Usually a post-graduate degree like a Master’s or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in agricultural economics is required, but some positions only require a university degree with some experience. 
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Job Outlook

    Experts predict that the outlook for future employees in this field will be good over the next five years.

Related School Subjects

69 Math
Social Studies
Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Economy Trends Markets Policy Research

Important Skills

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Research

I study food trends, consumer preferences, and industry research to help develop products that people will enjoy and trust.

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Computer & Technological

Modern tools allow us to model trends and make predictions using computers, so it’s helpful to be comfortable working with computers and new programs. 

Verbal Communication

It’s important to explain complex economic topics clearly to help others make informed decisions.

Critical Thinking

The agriculture economy is full of trends and patterns; it’s my role to think critically and figure out which of these patterns is worth trusting and following.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Helps Others
Continuous Learning
Has Business Perks
Regular Hours
Problem Solving