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Agribusiness Firms in Alabama: Profiles and Perceptions of Skills and Experiences Needed for Careers in Agribusiness

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  • Onianwa, Okwudili O.
  • Wheelock, Gerald
  • Mojica, Maribel N.
  • Singh, Surendra P.

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This study examines the profiles of agribusiness firms and the skills and experiences required for a career in Agribusiness field. Data for this study was generated through a mail survey administered to a total of 300 Agribusiness companies in Alabama. Results are generally consistent with previous studies and show that interpersonal skills, communication skills, ability to use general computer software, and business and economic skills are the most important skills for a successful career in agribusiness.

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  • Onianwa, Okwudili O. & Wheelock, Gerald & Mojica, Maribel N. & Singh, Surendra P., 2005. "Agribusiness Firms in Alabama: Profiles and Perceptions of Skills and Experiences Needed for Careers in Agribusiness," Journal of Food Distribution Research, Food Distribution Research Society, vol. 36(1), pages 1-6, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlofdr:26740
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.26740
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    1. Josef M. Broder, 2002. "Time Allocation Decisions Associated with Job Market Preparation: Undergraduate Perceptions versus Market Realities," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 84(1), pages 222-233.
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    1. Larson, Ronald B., 2013. "Addressing the Needs of the Agribusiness “Fringe”," 2013 Annual Meeting, August 4-6, 2013, Washington, D.C. 150805, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    2. Gerds, Marcel, 2012. "Requirements towards and Discrimination against Agricultural Workers – Evidence from a Discrete Choice Experiment among East German Farms," Agricultural Economics Review, Greek Association of Agricultural Economists, vol. 13(2), pages 1-28.

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