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ABM Student Voices
Agricultural Business Management applies economics, finance, management, and marketing to agriculture and related industries. As one of only five professional undergraduate degrees offered at UW Madison, students are set up for success with opportunities in internships, case studies, and consultation exercises with real-world businesses.
Impact of ABM
I chose ABM because this department has worked effortlessly to provide real world applications of the work we may be expected to do in future careers. The case study competitions and capstone being a great example of this! Through the variety of courses I have taken through the department I have been able to really narrow in on what I could see myself doing in a future career.
Alison Johnson
Agricultural Business Managment B.S. ‘X25
Experiential Education
The CALS Case Competition was a great experience that helped me grow both personally and professionally. One of the most valuable aspects was working with people from different disciplines—a skill the panel of judges highlighted and regularly apply themselves. It pushed me to think beyond my usual approaches and consider solutions from angles I wouldn’t have explored on my own.
Camille Bender,
Agricultural Business Management BS ‘X25
AAE & ABM, what’s the difference?
ABM gives you the business and economic lens to lead in the food and agriculture industries. While AAE explores broader economic systems. I would say ABM is action oriented and ideal for students interested in starting ventures, managing agri-businesses, or transforming supply chains because of the classes you are required to take at the Wisconsin school of Business.
Raagav Siva
Agricultural Business Management B.S. ‘X26
Certificates in Entrepreneurship and Textiles & Design
Alumni Inspiration
Ashtyn Gutzman
ABM B.S. ‘X20, Certificate in Sustainability
Co-Owner of Gutzman Agronomy
Addison Arndt
ABM B.S. ‘x20, Certificates in Religious Studies and Sustainability
Energy Division Business Manager, Premier Cooperative
Kirstin Novak
ABM B.S. ‘x23, Certificates in Food Systems and Sustainability
Marketing Coordinator, Ebert Enterprises
Find Your Community
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Have your voice heard and get your foot in the agricultural door with the UW-Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau.
Association of Women in Agriculture
Prepare for a career in agriculture and agriculture related fields. AWA aims to aid women in agriculture - network with women passionate about agriculture and strive to improve farming and agribusiness practices.
Badger National Agri-Marketing Association
NAMA is the Wisconsin chapter of a national collective of students with a passion for agriculture and marketing. With educational and social networking opportunities you can meet like-minded people and work toward a common future.
