Finally, products at the end of the chain are ready for consumption.
Careers
Nutritionist/Dietitian
A nutritionist or dietitian advises a client in regards to food selection, maintenance eating programs and modifications of diets to meet certain desired outcomes. They research and keep up-to-date with new studies and nutritional recommendations for health conditions and diseases.
Careers
Extension Agent
Extension agents are employed by land-grant universities and serve the citizens of that particular state by serving as an expert or teacher on a topic relating to economics, community development, agriculture, family, animal production, diet and nutrition. Furthermore, they may be required to speak at industry events on a wide variety of topics.
Company Example
What are examples?
Products that are safe and ready for consumption by consumers are the end goal of the food value chain. The following example is from the Guandy Candy Company showing how their business has produced candy for consumers for many years.
SAE Connections
Agribusiness Systems SAE Idea Cards
Are you interested in connecting the business world with agriculture? The agribusiness systems career pathway is a great way to work in both the business world and agriculture by completing activities that contribute to successful agricultural production.
Michael McKay gives an inside look into his unique video production SAE.
Sustainability
Cargill is focusing on areas where its size and market presence can help make a significant impact. Cargill maintains initiatives to ensure sustainability through the following sustainability initiatives:
- By increasing productivity and market access, Cargill can ensure consumer access to food (food security).
- Ensuring that people have access to safe, nutritious and affordable food is crucial for today’s consumer.
Another example of sustainability for consumers was recently explored when Cargill conducted a study to determine if consumers expect to keep protein on their shopping lists as part of a healthy and sustainable diet. Through this survey, Cargill found that consumers agree that meat, fish and eggs can play a major role in maintaining an environmentally responsible diet. To read the results check out the article from Cargill!
FFA Connections
Washington Leadership Conference
Travel to Washington D.C. for a week to engage with other FFA members from around the country to enhance your leadership skills by learning about yourself, your team and your community and discovering how to serve to enhance your leadership skills.
Current Events
To better understand the consumer, Cargill regularly conducts consumer pulse surveys to help gain insights into what impacts consumer decision-making. Check out these most recent survey results to gain an understanding of how Cargill ensures it is meeting consumer needs!
Finally, products at the end of the chain are ready for consumption.
Careers
Nutritionist/Dietitian
A nutritionist or dietitian advises a client in regards to food selection, maintenance eating programs and modifications of diets to meet certain desired outcomes. They research and keep up-to-date with new studies and nutritional recommendations for health conditions and diseases.
Careers
Extension Agent
Extension agents are employed by land-grant universities and serve the citizens of that particular state by serving as an expert or teacher on a topic relating to economics, community development, agriculture, family, animal production, diet and nutrition. Furthermore, they may be required to speak at industry events on a wide variety of topics.
SAE Connections
Agribusiness Systems SAE Idea Cards
Are you interested in connecting the business world with agriculture? The agribusiness systems career pathway is a great way to work in both the business world and agriculture by completing activities that contribute to successful agricultural production.
Michael McKay gives an inside look into his unique video production SAE.
FFA Connections
Washington Leadership Conference
Travel to Washington D.C. for a week to engage with other FFA members from around the country to enhance your leadership skills by learning about yourself, your team and your community and discovering how to serve to enhance your leadership skills.
Company Example
What are examples?
Products that are safe and ready for consumption by consumers are the end goal of the food value chain. The following example is from the Guandy Candy Company showing how their business has produced candy for consumers for many years. Thrive Videos
Sustainability
Cargill is focusing on areas where its size and market presence can help make a significant impact. Cargill maintains initiatives to ensure sustainability through the following sustainability initiatives:
- By increasing productivity and market access, Cargill can ensure consumer access to food (food security).
- Ensuring that people have access to safe, nutritious and affordable food is crucial for today’s consumer.
Another example of sustainability for consumers was recently explored when Cargill conducted a study to determine if consumers expect to keep protein on their shopping lists as part of a healthy and sustainable diet. Through this survey, Cargill found that consumers agree that meat, fish and eggs can play a major role in maintaining an environmentally responsible diet. To read the results check out the article from Cargill!
Current Events
To better understand the consumer, Cargill regularly conducts consumer pulse surveys to help gain insights into what impacts consumer decision-making. Check out these most recent survey results to gain an understanding of how Cargill ensures it is meeting consumer needs!