Career Possibilities

Agronomy can take you further than you ever thought possible – from large companies impacting the world to small family companies supporting their communities. See where Iowa State graduates are working below. Then think about where you want to go with your agronomy career. At Iowa State, you’ll get all the support you want to make it happen before and after you graduate.

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Iowa State Agronomists in the Field

Whether it’s getting your dream job or landing the perfect internship, Iowa State agronomy graduates and current students are doing big things. From working in high-tech labs throughout the Midwest to studying soil types in countries around the world, agronomy opportunities at Iowa State are practically endless.

Syngenta Seeds, Inc., Caldwell, ID

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Seed Production Agronomist
at Syngenta Seeds, Inc.

CALDWELL, ID

Kirsten, Class of 2017

Kirsten coordinates field production research trials for sweet corn and garden beans. She performs producibility trials for sweet corn to determine best practices for each inbred. These best practices are shared with the agronomists that will plant the large field productions of inbred and hybrid seed. She also participates in product advancement meetings each year to determine what lines advance.

Whitestown, IN

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Soil Scientist at USDA-NRCS

WHITESTOWN, IN

John, Class of 2007

John has joined the NRCS regional staff for soil survey in Indianapolis. He works on several projects that coordinate with other soil survey offices in doing the soil survey update work across the Midwest. He ensures the quality of the soil data before it is published.

Denison, Iowa

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Assistant Agronomy Division Manager at Farm Service Co-op

DENISON, IOWA

Tyler, Class of 2012

Tyler manages the sales and services of the eight retail locations in Farm Service Co-op’s Agronomy Division. He is in charge of the business management including seed budgeting, margins, pricing, logistics, supply and facility improvements. Tyler also farms with his family.

Thomasboro, Illinois

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Field Specialist at Advanced Agrilytics

THOMASBORO, IL

Colin, Class of 2020

Colin conducts in-season scouting of grower’s fields and makes recommendations by sub-field environment on seeding, nitrogen, fertilizer, and other agronomic recommendations as needed. He also collects and processes research trial samples such as plant tissue and root weights.

Washington, Iowa

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Extension Field Agronomist at
Iowa State University

WASHINGTON, IOWA

Rebecca, Class of 2014

Rebecca assists producers and agricultural businesses in decisions related to crop production and management. She provides unbiased, research-based information and educational programming to farmers and agricultural professionals related to crop production and management.

Career Services

Largest career fair in the nation

Iowa State’s Career Services offer holds the #1 largest agriculture and life sciences career fair in the nation. So it’s no wonder 80 percent of Iowa State agronomy students have a job lined up by the day of graduation.

Internship and job search help

From help finding an internship to interview prep assistance, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Services office has programs and resources designed to support you on your adventure.

Network of 3,000+ alumni

Iowa State Agronomy graduates are remarkably remarkable. Not only have they landed amazing careers, they’re also eager to help current Iowa State students on their journey. There are 3,000+ Iowa State agronomy alumni ready to talk about whatever’s on your mind.

If you’re ready to change the world, contact:

Stephanie Zumbach

Student Services Specialist

Office:
1126F Agronomy

Phone:
515-294-5179

Email:
szumbach@iastate.edu