Employers at the 2025 CAFLS Career Fair

American Forest Management

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM).  Founded in 1966, AFM is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company sustainably manages and provides timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

Forest Resource Management;Environmental and Natural Resources;Agricultural Education;Agribusiness

Amick Farms, LLC

Founded in 1941, in Batesburg, South Carolina, Amick Farms has supplied quality chicken products for over eighty years. Producing over 1.4 billion pounds of chicken, we have more than 3,400 team members, over 400 family farm partners, and three totally integrated poultry production complexes in Batesburg, South Carolina, Hurlock, Maryland, and Laurel, Mississippi.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Animal and Veterinary Sciences

ATS-Anderson Trucking Service

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is a family-owned company for over 70 years now that has earned its place as a respected industry leader, with sustained growth across the nation. ATS is committed to helping people succeed by delivering worldwide Transportation Solutions. It's an exciting time to make an impact. Pairing your passion and drive with our commitment to your success, sky's the limit! Find your place in the ATS family today. #WeAreATS

Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Agricultural Education;Agribusiness;Packaging Science

Bay State Milling

Please see the "about us" section on the website

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Packaging Science;Food Science and Human Nutrition

Buck Jones Nursery

Buck Jones Nursery specializes in the highest quality landscape grade plant material, stone, mulch, and turfgrass. We offer everything for your landscaping needs. We've proudly served green industry professionals since 1972, earning our reputation as reliable landscaping providers.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Education;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Environmental and Natural Resources;Forest Resource Management;Horticulture;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Turfgrass ;

Cal-Maine Foods

We are the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States. Our mission is to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of consistent, high quality fresh shell eggs and egg products in the country, demonstrating a "Culture of Sustainability" in everything we do, and creating value for our shareholders, customers, team members and communities. We sell most of our shell eggs throughout the majority of the U.S. and aim to maintain efficient, state-of-the-art operations located close to our customers. We were founded in 1957 by the late Fred R. Adams, Jr. and are headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Animal and Veterinary Sciences;Food Science and Human Nutrition;Packaging Science

Central Garden & Pet/Pennington Seed

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

Agribusiness;Packaging Science;Turfgrass

CKS Packaging

CKS Packaging, a family-owned and operated Covenant Company, is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of extrusion/blow and injection molded rigid plastic containers. With 27 plants across the continental United States, we utilize diverse manufacturing technologies to produce containers for a wide range of consumer goods and industrial products, including beverages, food, household items, agricultural chemicals, automotive products, industrial goods, and specialty items. With 70 years of experience, CKS has developed the design and technical expertise that positions us as an industry leader in innovative and cost-effective packaging and branding solutions.

Packaging Science;All CAFLS

Clemson Division of Regulatory Services

Regulatory Services protects the state from exotic and invasive species, ensures that pesticides are used safely, regulates the structural pest control industry, verifies that fertilizer and lime meet standards and labeled guarantees, conducts programs for seed and organic certification, provides diagnosis of plant pests, and ensures readiness to respond to a catastrophic event impacting the state's agriculture.

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Dominion Energy SE

Dominion Energy is an electric and gas utility company which is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day.

Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Environmental and Natural Resources;Forest Resource Management;Horticulture;Plant and Environmental Sciences

Georgia Forestry Commission

GFC is a dynamic state agency responsible for providing leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources.

Forest Resource Management;Environmental and Natural Resources

Helena Agri Enterprises LLC

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a complete agronomic solutions provider headquartered outside of Memphis in Collierville, Tennessee. Helena is a multi-faceted retailer and distributor in the production agriculture and specialty markets, offering innovative products and services to improve productivity for greater customer returns. This includes crop protection and crop production products, seed and seed treatments, AGRIntelligence® tools, professional application, financial services, and chemical formulation. Helena is driven by a belief in People… Products… Knowledge®… Through knowledgeable and dedicated people, superior products, and the latest, proven technologies, Helena is committed to helping customers succeed.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Education;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Animal and Veterinary Sciences;Forest Resource Management;Horticulture;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Turfgrass ;Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

Herc Rentals

Herc Rentals is a premier, full-service equipment rental company providing customers the equipment, services, and solutions they need to achieve optimal performance safely, efficiently, and effectively. With nearly 60 years of equipment rental expertise, approximately 7,600 employees and 450+ company-operated branches in the United States and Canada1, Herc Rentals serves a vast array of customer markets. A pioneer of the equipment rental industry, Herc Rentals continues to evolve and grow through technological innovations, expanded product offerings, value-added services and consultative solutions to support customers’ projects.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;

Herc Rentals

Equipment rental company

Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Agricultural Education;Agribusiness;

International Paper

At International Paper, we transform renewable resources into products people depend on every day. As a world-leading producer of fiber-based products, we create packaging solutions that protect and promote goods, enable worldwide commerce and help keep consumers safe. We produce renewable basic materials such as pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products. And we deliver circular solutions that enable recycling, reduce waste and build a better future for our planet. Every day the world moves forward with new ideas, new technologies and new priorities. And every day we work to make the world better, safer and more sustainable so our customers, employees, shareholders and communities can thrive. You can rely on us to be a step ahead – wherever the world goes next.

Packaging Science

ISOFlex Packaging

Manufacturer of flexible packaging for the Food, Medical and Industrial market.

Packaging Science

Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere.

Packaging Science

Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company

We’re a family-run business across 8 states that supports farmers to produce millions of acres of high-quality, high-yield corn, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat. Between all of our companies at Meherrin, we’re a farm to table business. Founded in 1958, we continue to operate a a family business with a simple philosophy: Be big enough to serve and small enough to care.

Agribusiness

MNI Direct

MNI Direct is a division of a family-owned business, proudly serving landscape professionals since 2007. We specialize in high-quality plant material - from trusted growers nationwide - and are passionate about helping you succeed. We're not just a plant supplier, we're your behind-the-scenes partner, helping you build beautiful landscaped without the stress.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Education;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Environmental and Natural Resources;Horticulture;Plant and Environmental Sciences

Morgan Corp.

Morgan Corp. has been a leader in commercial and industrial site development since 1945. Our expertise includes a multitude of services – site preparation, landfills, underground utilities, soil stabilization, roller compacted concrete, and water resources. Our Industrial Division acts as a heavy industrial general contractor capable of self-performing structural concrete, structural steel, equipment installation, piping, and electrical scopes. With offices in Spartanburg, Charlotte, Savannah, and Raleigh, we serve the entire Southeast region. Our company delivers quality projects by focusing on safety, people, and relationships.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Forest Resource Management;Horticulture;

Morgan Corp.

Morgan Corp. has been a leader in commercial and industrial site development since 1945. Our expertise includes a multitude of services – site preparation, landfills, underground utilities, soil stabilization, roller compacted concrete, and water resources. Our Industrial Division acts as a heavy industrial general contractor capable of self-performing structural concrete, structural steel, equipment installation, piping, and electrical scopes. With offices in Spartanburg, Charlotte, Savannah, and Raleigh, we serve the entire Southeast region. Our company delivers quality projects by focusing on safety, people, and relationships.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Horticulture;Forest Resource Management

Newell Brands

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and ~24,000 talented employees around the world. We aspire to delight consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Our values help drive three key focus areas for our culture: high performance, innovation, and inclusion. Coupled with a well-defined business strategy and clearly aligned individual performance goals, these behaviors are integral to our success. We believe that clear goals and aligned behaviors that guide our ways of working together will fuel and elevate our business performance.

Packaging Science

Packaging Atlanta Corp.

Packaging Atlanta Corp. is a family owned and operated business. We are a corrugated box plant serving several different markets. We're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and developing real-world solutions that make an impact. Our team values fresh perspectives, and we offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and a dynamic environment where recent grads can grow and thrive. If you're looking to jump-start your career in the packaging world, we would love to meet you!

Packaging Science

PureGreen Land Group

PureGreen Land Group is a full-service landscape firm specializing in commercial landscape maintenance and construction installation. We work with businesses, property managers, and municipalities to create and maintain stunning landscapes that enhance curb appeal and support the needs of commercial spaces. Our core values are people first, great customer service, quality product, accountability, and consistency.

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Ruppert Landscape

Our landscaping company strives to provide the highest quality of landscape construction and management services available to our customers. We believe that this is best accomplished through the cultivation of our talented employees, who are the greatest asset of our organization. With over four decades of experience in the landscape contracting and nursery industries, our company understands the business from every angle and incorporates customer perspective to produce the best results. Ruppert has a track record of effectively attending to the many details necessary to perform services cost consciously, meticulously and with a personal touch not found elsewhere. At the heart of the Ruppert business culture is a formal value system which guides us toward our goals of becoming the premier landscape contractor. These values are driven by a desire to exceed expectations in everything we do in a manner that is both ethical and efficient. We believe that our success can only be measured in terms of high client satisfaction and progressive employee development. If these two areas are attended to, financial success will follow.

Horticulture;Agribusiness;Turfgrass ;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Environmental and Natural Resources;Agricultural Mechanization and Business

SC Department of Agriculture

The mission of the SC Department of Agriculture is to promote and nurture the growth and development of our state's agriculture industry and its related businesses while assuring the safety and security of the buying public.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Education;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Horticulture;Environmental and Natural Resources;Agricultural Mechanization and Business

SC Forestry Commission

The mission of the South Carolina Forestry Commission is to protect, promote and enhance South Carolina’s forests for the benefit of all.

Forest Resource Management

Select Trees

Select Trees is a high quality grower of root-pruned, field-grown, large shade and ornamental trees for high end markets throughout the southern and eastern portions of the United States. We are an industry leader in research and development with an extensive list of own root clonal tree introductions, including the first own root clonal oaks. We are located just outside of Athens, Georgia in Oglethorpe County. We are looking for quality people who are determined to be the best at what they do and enjoy working in a team environment. Positions we would like to fill include production management, sales and customer service leaders, as well as administrative positions. If you are interested in employment opportunities at Select Trees, please email resume to: wglenn@selecttrees.com

Agribusiness;Agricultural Education;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Environmental and Natural Resources;Horticulture;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Turfgrass ;Forest Resource Management

Site Design, Inc.

Site Design was founded in 1991 on the principles of customer service and teamwork. As a full-service firm with civil engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects, SDI can meet all of your development needs in one package. We promise thorough and complete work, but will never sacrifice quality work for a deadline. SDI employees work in teams to best understand and develop your project. With the ability to coordinate different aspects of production within one company, we can deliver quality projects in a timely and efficient manner. Communication is a priority, with the promise that your expectations are our highest goal.

Forest Resource Management;All CAFLS ;Environmental and Natural Resources;Agricultural Mechanization and Business

South Carolina Forestry Commission

State government forestry agency.

Forest Resource Management

South Carolina Waterfowl Association

The Gary Dietrich Wildlife Management Apprenticeship Program is a two-year graduate program aimed at enhancing habitat management in the Southeast. Apprentices receive training at our Wildlife Education Center, which spans 1600 acres and includes various types of wildlife habitat. Candidates who have completed a 2-year or 4-year degree can participate in hands-on training in wildlife, fisheries, and natural resource management skills. With a well-designed curriculum, experienced instructors, and support from industry and landowner partners, we prepare apprentices with the training and on-the-job experience necessary to excel in wildlife management on both public and private lands. This program is an excellent starting point for your career. Through SCWA and our partners, we have successfully helped all our apprentices secure desired wildlife-related jobs.

Wildlife and Fisheries Biology;Agricultural Education;Forest Resource Management;Environmental and Natural Resources;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Agribusiness

Southern EEZ Landscaping

We are a full service landscape install and maintenance firm.

Horticulture;Agribusiness;Environmental and Natural Resources;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Turfgrass

Technimark

Technimark is a rapidly growing global manufacturer of custom rigid plastics solutions. Working in conjunction with some of the world’s most respected companies we create, design, and deliver products across multiple industry sectors including healthcare, packaging, industrial and consumer products.

Packaging Science

TEN-E Packaging Services

TEN-E package testing services provide package, material and product testing for companies around the world. Our expertise in dangerous goods and medical package testing helps companies assess the containers they use to protect their product and brand. Ensuring the safe, reliable transport of materials would not be possible without accurate and thorough package testing performed by an experienced team of experts.

Packaging Science

The Baillie Group

THE BAILLIE GROUP is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities. We strive to help people improve lives by enabling our professional, educated hardwood lumber teams to provide you the best overall experience in the industry. Combined we offer you a portfolio of lumber products that will meet almost any application. We are focused on delivering you a consistent, reliable supply of hardwood lumber that matches your manufacturing process.

Environmental and Natural Resources;Forest Resource Management

The Greenery, Inc

Beautiful landscapes, water management systems, visually appealing and functional hardscapes, and eye-catching floral displays are all part of elegant, well-maintained, full-service commercial landscapes created by The Greenery, Inc. We know your property is your first impression. We have enhanced the lives of business owners, property and resort managers, civic leaders, and more with value-driven, high-quality landscape installations and maintenance since 1973. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, it is our mission to be the best landscaping company in the markets we serve. Each employee is empowered and accountable to give you their very best every day. With The Greenery, you can expect excellence with any size project. Whether it is landscape installation or completing weekly maintenance, we love serving our clients communities and property owner associations. We emphasize beauty and functionality while staying within your budget. Hardscapes, irrigation, construction, outdoor lighting, floral displays, aquatic management, and so much more, The Greenery does it all.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Education;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Environmental and Natural Resources;Horticulture;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Turfgrass

TriEst Ag Group

TriEst Ag is a distributor and applicator of soil fumigation, irrigation, fertilizer, and equipment products with a focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, tobacco, and custom turf applications. We have developed a unique group of company brands that allows us to offer growers our support from pre-plant through harvest, season after season. As an industry leader with more than 50 years’ experience, TriEst Ag Group offers innovative options and solutions that protect crops, people, and the environment with honest, long-term relationships that make us the first call a grower makes when they need help.

Agribusiness;Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Plant and Environmental Sciences;

W. P. Law, Inc.

W. P. Law, Inc. is one of the Southeast's leading suppliers of fluid handling equipment for farmers, contractors, and industries. Founded in 1970, you'll find that our reputation is built upon our ability as fluid handling professionals to find economic solutions for our customers' needs, no matter how unusual. We have a range of career opportunities including, but not limited to, engineering & design, sales, marketing, systems automation, fabrication, and installation.

Agricultural Mechanization and Business;Horticulture;Turfgrass

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. We produce affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® fresh chicken; COVINGTON FARMS® fresh and frozen chicken; WAYNE FARMS® fresh and prepared chicken; PLATINUM HARVEST® premium fresh chicken; CHEF’S CRAFT® gourmet chicken; and NAKED TRUTH® premium chicken. For more information, visit our waynesandersonfarms.com. For early careers, visit waynesandersonfarms.com/careers/internship-program/ or waynesandersonfarms.com/careers/manager-in-training-mit-program/.

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Wildlands Engineering

Wildlands Engineering provides engineering, mitigation banking, and consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including private and public developers, government agencies, and environmental groups. To fully align ourselves with the goals of our clients, we’ve constructed a team of dedicated, motivated, and highly-trained stream designers, wetland and riparian buffer restoration experts, engineers, hydrologists, ecologists, real estate brokers, and GIS analysts. Our clients’ needs are in mind as we blend our technical expertise with our knowledge of mitigation banking to offer solutions that bridge the gap between environmental needs and economic realities.

Environmental and Natural Resources;Forest Resource Management;Plant and Environmental Sciences;Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

Yellowstone Landscape

Full service commercial landscape corporation based out of Bunnell, Florida with 70+ branch locations across the United States.

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