I agree with Knabe on this one. Too often people are looking for jobs that fit the degree or vice versa. Working in show cattle is not much different than working in entertainment, comedy, music, writing, the arts, etc. While it may seem that an "agriculture" degree would be helpful, its really not necessary. If you can sell - you will have a job. If you are artistic and can make a good animal look amazing through your fitting skills you will have a job. If you can work long hours for little money, you will have a job. If you can do all of that and have some visual basics, web, programming, database, excel, or other skills you'd be golden. Meanwhile, if you can do this and develop a large network and build many positive, diverse relationships you may have a future. Avoid the trap that fills every barn - that trap is the sh*t talking, political, everyone must be against us trap because the "rich guy" won syndrome that most middle of the road/below average show operations fall into. The answer is start working, start making friends, be positive, and create a demand for your skills.
