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Virtually any career in which you may be interested can be applied to agriculture. Engineering? You bet! Today, farmers are leveling fields with lasers to decrease erosion and using robotic equipment to do dangerous or repetitive jobs. If progress is to continue, agriculture needs the best and brightest young minds working to solve tomorrow's agricultural engineering challenges.
An increasing population means a greater demand for food and fiber. It also means a growing demand for qualified people in the agricultural industry. Almost 10 percent of today's professional jobs in agriculture go unfilled simply because there are more jobs than people who understand agriculture. And the opportunities are increasing. Agriculture is changing rapidly and many of tomorrow's careers have not yet been imagined. It is an exciting, challenging field in which to work.
Scientists, Engineers & Related Professionals
Agriscience, with its related occupations of engineering, bio-chemistry
genetics and physiology, is the fastest growing area within the agricultural
industry. This is agriculture's cutting edge. If you are interested in applying
scientific principles to practical situations, this may be the career area
for you.
| Agricultural Engineer | Landscape Architect | Rangeland Scientist |
| Animal Scientist | Microbiologist | Research Technician |
| Biochemist | Molecular Biologist | Resource Economist |
| Cell Biologist | Natural Resources Scientist | Soil Scientist |
| Entomologist | Nutritionist | Statistician |
| Environmental Scientist | Paravet/Animal Health Technician | Toxicologist |
| Food Engineer | Pathologist | Veterinarian |
| Food Scientist | Physiologist | Waste Management Specialist |
| Forest Scientist | Plant Scientist | Water Quality Specialist |
| Geneticist | Quality Assurance Specialist | Weed Scientist |
Production
If you enjoy working with plants and animals, there are broad opportunities
in production agriculture.
| Aquaculturalist | Forest Resources Manager | Rancher |
| Farm Manager | Fruit and Vegetable Grower | Turf Producer |
| Farmer | Greenhouse Manager | Vitaculturist |
| Feedlot Manager | Nursery Products Grower | Wildlife Manager |
Agricultural Marketing, Merchandising & Sales
There are many demands for agricultural products today. Consumers expect
to walk into supermarkets and find the shelves bursting with choices. If you
are interested in sales and helping people acquire the goods and services
they need, a career in agribusiness or agricultural marketing could be what
you are looking for.
| Account Executive | Food Broker | Marketing Manager |
| Advertising Manager | Forest Products Merchandiser | Purchasing Manager |
| Commodity Broker | Grain Merchandiser | Real Estate Broker |
| Consumer Information Manager |
Insurance Agent | Sales Representative |
| Export Sales Manager | Landscape Contractor | Technical Service Representative |
| Florist | Market Analyst |
Education & Communications
More than ever before, the agricultural industry today needs to tell its
story to the rest of the population. If you are interested in sharing the
news, maybe a career in education and communications is for you.
| College Teacher | Educational Specialist | Personnel Development Specialist |
| Computer Software Designer |
High School Teacher/ FFA Advisor |
Public Relations Representative |
| Computer Systems Analyst |
Illustrator | Radio/Television Broadcaster |
| Conference Manager | Information Specialist | Training Manager |
| Cooperative Extension Agent |
Information System Analyst |
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| Editor | Journalist |
Managers & Financial Specialists
In order for today's agricultural industry to operate, it must have management
and financial specialists. From your local bank's agricultural loan officer
to the USDA's economists, this is an area that demands both agricultural and
business skills.
| Accountant | Economist | Insurance Agency Manager |
| Appraiser | Financial Analyst | Insurance Risk Manager |
| Auditor | Food Service Manager | Policy Analyst |
| Business Manager | Government Program Manager | Research and Development Manager |
| Credit Analyst | Grants Manager | Retail Manager |
| Customer Service Manager | Human Resource Development Manager | Wholesale Manager |
Social Service Professionals
Like most other industries, an increasing number of social professionals
are needed. If you like working with people and filling an important role
in your community, this may be the career area for you.
| Career Counselor | Food Inspector | Peace Corps Representative |
| Caseworker | Labor Relations Specialist |
Regional Planner |
| Community Development Specialist |
Naturalist | Regulatory Agent |
| Conservation Officer | Nutrition Counselor | Rural Sociologist |
| Consumer Counselor | Outdoor Recreation Specialist | Youth Program Director |
| Dietitian | Park Manager |
