Agriculture has always been known as an industry that only includes traditional farming and ranching, but is, in fact, one of the overall broadest industries. Major businesses within it rely on hard-working advertising and public relations departments to get their message out to non-Ag communities nationwide. I have grown up with a passion for agriculture, which is why my greatest career aspiration is to be an agricultural communicator within the industry of agriculture. By attending Oklahoma State University after high school, I believe that I can and will be qualified for a career as a public relations specialist.
A large majority of my life has revolved around agriculture, most of which has been thrust upon me through the FFA. I have given speeches about agricultural advancements and advocacy for over six years. Through those speeches, I have gained plenty of knowledge and information about this industry that will help me in my future career. I have also served the local FFA reporter. In that position, I have had the opportunity to write numerous articles about the Chisholm FFA chapter and other agricultural programs in the area. Besides my work in the FFA, I have also gained many necessary skills through the Honors English classes offered at Chisholm High School. Since public relations is a part of journalism, the lessons I have been taught will greatly assist me throughout college and my career.
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According to an article on Ag Careers, workers in this position must assemble communication in a business, promote positive and address negative issues within a company, and converse with the media (Career Profile, n.p.). The site also states that most individuals in this profession hold “a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural business, marketing, journalism, communications, education or business administration” (Career Profile,