Nic Rajen of the Intertribal Agriculture Council speaks to FB&A members along side speakers from Nestle Purina, The Nature Conservancy, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
What Jobs Can I Get in the Food and Agriculture Industries?
FB&A members enter the food and agriculture industry across a variety of functions. While most members pursue brand management, other career outcomes include operations, strategy, and general management. You can view examples of recruiting outcomes of FB&A members on the Internship Spotlight page.
How Does FB&A Club Support Members' Recruitment?
To supplement the resources of the Career Development Office, FB&A arranges exclusive educational events and networking opportunities for members. To view a sample of these events, check our Events page.
Who can join FB&A Club?
FB&A is open to all UM graduate students and their partners.
What Leadership Opportunities are Available to First Year Students?
In addition to joining the general body, new members are eligible to hold office on the board as Directors. Directors work directly with the Vice Presidents and President(s) to plan events, recruit speakers, manage funds, and liaise with the MBA Program Office.
Does the Club Collaborate with Other Organizations?
Yes, FB&A regularly collaborates with other student organizations and university Institutes to host events. Previous collaborations have included the Michigan Marketing Club, Tech Club, the Erb Institute for Business and Sustainability, and the Energy Club at Ross.
What kind of Events does FB&A Host?
Social - FB&A hosts regular community-building outings such as trips to the farmers market, coffee tastings at a local roastery, and study breaks during finals at nearby cafes.
Education - While many social events often double as educational events due to Q&A sessions with local farmers or business owners, the club also hosts formalized education sessions. For instance, each year the club hosts an AgTech panel in the fall which has included speakers from Indigo Ag and Sound Ag. We also host education workshops throughout the year like our food waste business solution education session with ReFED.
Careers - FB&A organizes several career events throughout the year. Each year kicks off with our annual Internship Panel in which freshly returned MBA2s and MBA3s give insight on their internship experience. Throughout the rest of the year, FB&A , members have the opportunity to arrange coffee chats with MBA2s and 3, attend exclusive company presentations and fireside chats with industry leaders.