Feeding & Fueling America
Working in Oklahoma’s Agriculture Industry
From farmers and foresters to crop scientists and startup founders, Oklahomans harvest diverse careers in agriculture. By living and working in Oklahoma, you’ll help feed and fuel America from the fields to the lab and the production floor too. Oklahoma stands at the helm of the nation’s agricultural output, with vast farmland dedicated to stock ranching and crop farming. It’s no wonder grocery store staples like Nestlé, Tyson Foods, and Milo’s Tea have set up shop here — and you could too. Whether you work in ranching, agtech, supply chain management, or anywhere in between, a wealth of opportunity is just waiting to be unearthed.
34 Million Acres of Farmland
$1.8 Billion in Agricultural Exports
#1 Rye Producer in the U.S.
Major Players
- Nestlé Purina
- Bar-S Foods
- Tyson Foods
- Koch Industries
- Hiland Dairy Foods
- Niagara Bottling
- Seaboard Farms
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Milo’s Tea
- CF Industries
- AdvancePierre FoodsBama Companies
Names to Know
Noble Research Institute
Building your career in Oklahoma puts the country’s largest independent agricultural research house at your fingertips. Based in Ardmore, the Noble Research Institute operates 21 labs and 14,000 acres of working ranch land — a living laboratory for its regenerative agriculture research.
Oklahoma National Stockyards
Moving to Oklahoma means the world’s largest feeder cattle market is just down the highway. Every Monday and Tuesday, the historic Stockyards City district in Oklahoma City comes alive with bustling cattle auctions. Since its inception, more than 102 million cattle have passed through the gates.
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services
Operated by Oklahoma State University as a part of its land grant mission, the co-op (also known as OSU Extension) provides science-based educational programs across Oklahoma. With offices in all 77 counties, you can add a few skills to your agricultural toolkit, no matter where you settle down.
Oklahoma Youth Expo
In Oklahoma, careers in agriculture start young. Every March, more than 7,000 FFA and 4-H members head to Oklahoma City for the largest junior livestock show in the world. The Oklahoma Youth Expo showcases over 13,000 head of livestock, with competitors vying for more than $2 million in awards.
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
As a heavyweight in the ag game, innovation happens in Oklahoma daily. Especially at places like the Kerr Center. On its 4,000 acre ranch near Poteau, this think tank fuses old school farming know-how with cutting edge sustainability practices. From pioneering regenerative farming techniques to spearheading conservation projects, the Kerr Center is shaping smarter food systems for the entire country.
