Meet John Russell, President of J.E Russell Produce Ltd! In his role, John is responsible for buying and selling product and managing the operations the ensure that everything is running at maximum efficiency. You may be flexible on what type of degree you have depending on the type of industry you are working for, but generally, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required. To become the president of a company in the Agricultural Industry, you must also have proven your ability through a generally accepted minimum of five years of related industry experience and have a strong background in leadership. General Managers can work for any small to large company or organization within the agricultural industry. This video is for all ages.