Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all Center programming will be delivered virtually for the foreseeable future unless otherwise noted. Enjoy travel-free, safe professional development and continuing education from wherever you are located. Visit the programs page for up-to-date information and dates.
Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business
ONLINE Programs & Workshops
Our online programs and micro-courses give you access to outstanding faculty and top-quality experts in agribusiness management with a convenient, flexible format.
IN PERSON PROGRAMS & wORKSHOPS
In the classroom, interact with faculty experts in programs designed to help develop your skills in sales, management, finance, strategic decision making, and more.
cUSTOM pROGRAMMING
Partner with us to design, develop and deliver a program that applies directly to your company’s educational needs and offers the benefits of team learning.
Advanced Degree Options
Online degrees focusing on food and agribusiness management are for driven and dedicated professionals who want to rise to the top of their fields.
Enhance Your Career
You need a dynamic set of skills to lead in today’s ever-evolving agribusiness industry. That’s why we’re here. We understand the industry you serve, and we can help advance your skill set and transform your thinking through the educational and research experiences we offer.
Upcoming Programs
Purdue Food & Agribusiness Quarterly Review
FEatured Blog Posts
Agribusiness Data Analytics and Intelligence Roles
It was clear before and even more so now after the events of the last 12+ months — data-driven decision making is crucial for companies aiming to remain profitable and competitive in today’s markets. However, beyond simply basing decision making on data, companies must take this a step further and fully embrace the concept of competitive intelligence to truly be successful. In the food and agribusiness industry, we are no exception to this rule.
Opportunities in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain
We watched as 2020 unleashed volatility on our food and agribusiness supply chains. In the fresh produce supply chain, disruptions impacted the seed industry, growers, shippers, wholesalers and retailers. While consumer behaviors and preferences also shifted during this time, shoppers continued to place importance on choosing grocery stores based on the availability of fresh foods — especially high-quality fruits and vegetables.
A Sales Management Checklist
As we begin planning for our 2021 Sales Management and Leadership program, I thought it might be worthwhile to share a checklist of some best practices for sales managers.