Also called: Feed Sales Rep, Livestock Feed Consultant
Sells feed and nutrition programs to farmers and ranchers.
Drives country roads visiting dairy farms, samples silage, shows a farmer data on how a new ration boosts milk, and becomes a trusted advisor.
Estimate; commission adds a lot.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in animal science or ag business.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Agricultural Business.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online ordering and AI ration tools handle routine reorders; trusted farm visits and advice keep reps in demand.
Classes: Ag business or economics, Speech & debate, Agriscience (FFA), Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-4011.
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