Ag Careers Overview

Intro 10% of the united states population is involved in “traditional farming” 22 million people work in agriculture-related field 200 different kinds of careers exist in agriculture.

Agricultural Business 1) Focuses on the business and money of agriculture 2) Large Growth in jobs 3) Unique Job – Financial Manager

Agricultural Mechanics 1) Deals with the equipment of agriculture. 2) Expected Job Growth – 7% growth in jobs 3) Unique Job -- Welder

Agriscience 1) Agriculture done in the Laboratory 2) 10% job growth 3) Unique Job – Wine Chemist

Animal Science 1) The study of animals in agriculture 2) Expected Job Growth – 4% growth 3) Unique Job – Ostrich Farmer

Forestry and Natural Resources 1) Manages natural resources on public lands. 2) Tiny Growth in jobs 3) Unique Job – Park Ranger

Ornamental Horticulture 1) Covers the nursery, landscaping, and floral industries 2) Job Growth depends, some growing and some shrinking 3) Unique Job – Landscape Architect

Plant and Soil Science 1) Studies soil and plant breeding. 2) Traditional Farmers have 9% job decline 3) Unique Job – Soil Scientist

Conclusion Demand for special and support fields is on the rise! Find what you are passionate about!