1. POP QUIZ

2. FAST FOOD Name the main ingredient (raw material) used to make the bun for a hamburger? What is used to make the hamburger patty for a fast food hamburger? From what vegetable are the pickles on a hamburger made?

3. I always want cheese on my burger. What is the main ingredient used in making cheese? What is used to make French fries? What is the main ingredient used to make ketchup?

4. How are French fries cooked? I like milk with my food. What is the source of milk? If I order chocolate milk, how is that made (hint…not from a brown cow) Where does the paper sack my meal comes in originate?

5. Agriculture & Natural Resources

6. Occupations dealing with: growing plants and harvesting crops for commercial and scientific purposes; raising and training animals; the health of plants and animals; the use of natural resources; and the management of agricultural businesses and production of agricultural goods.

7. Job Pathways

8. Agriculture Sciences, Processes and Support Services Farm Worker Food Scientist Veterinarian Assistant Deckhand

9. Agricultural Management, Production and Operations Farmer Forester Game Warden Aqua culturist

10. Conservation and Natural Resources Extension Agent Geologist Environmental Engineer Miner

11. Horticulture, Landscaping, and Ground Keeping Landscape artist Botanist Nursery Owner Lawn Care Service

12. Occupational Outlook Handbook Three Categories Agriculture Workers Forest, Conservation, Logging Workers Fishers and Fishing Vessel Operators

13. Agriculture Workers Duties and working conditions vary Short-term on-the-job training Most receive low pay and must often perform strenuous work outdoors in all kinds of weather Employment is expected to grow more slowly than average because of new technology

14. Forest, Conservation, Logging Workers Outdoor work, often in poor weather and isolated areas Most jobs are physically demanding and can be hazardous Decline in overall employment Low pay with few benefits

15. Fishers and Fishing Vessel Operators Over half are self-employed Most jobs require strenuous work and long hours Usually provides only seasonal employment Employment declining

16. Common Themes Strenuous work under difficult circumstances Seasonal employment Low pay with few benefits Overall employment possibilities are declining

17. THE GOOD NEWS Training for occupations requiring use of mechanization and technology can be obtained through four-year degree or vocational program Better pay and benefits for workers who have this training Growth of jobs with individuals that have received this training

18. EDUCATION IS THE KEY

19. Other clusters that might cross over into this cluster: Information Technology Scientific Research and Engineering