Bucketology Newsletter

Technology, growth spur ag jobs far from the field

Written by Maxi-Lift, Inc. | Jul 28, 2015 5:00:00 AM

Technology has transformed farming, one of the Midwest’s biggest industries, and while fewer people are now needed to actually work the farm field, new types of jobs keep many office workers tied to agriculture. Beyond operating a tractor and a combine, today’s farmers need to manage all kinds of information. From information technology to web development, the skills that have changed our economy have transformed the agriculture industry as well.