1. Careers in Agriculture

2. Agribusiness O The “business” of agriculture O Organizes the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of agricultural goods O Careers like…. O Agricultural Salesperson O Farm/Ranch Manager O Livestock Buyer

3. Environmental Science O Individuals in environmental science deal with pollution, waste management, recycling, and public health issues O Careers include… O Water Quality Managers O Pollution Prevention and Control Managers O Sanitation Engineers O Hazardous Materials Manager

4. Natural Resources  People who work in the natural resource systems pathway perform a variety of tasks from helping to develop, maintain, and manage the forest and natural environment to catching and trapping various types of marine life for human consumption, animal feed, bait and other uses.  Careers include: O Conservation Scientists O Foresters O Rangeland Managers

5. Animal Science O People who work in the animal systems pathway work to develop better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. O Careers include: O Animal Geneticists O Livestock Inspectors O Animal Care Workers

6. Plant Science  People who work in the plant systems pathway study plants and their growth, helping producers of food, feed and fiber crops continue to feed a growing population while conserving natural resources and maintaining the environment.  Careers include: O Genetic Engineers O Horticulturalists O Greenhouse Managers O Turf Grass Managers

7. Food Products & Processing  People who work in the food products and processing pathway discover new food sources, analyze food content and develop ways to process, preserve, package or store food according to industry and government regulations.  Careers include: O USDA Inspectors O Dairy Manager O Food Scientist

8. Power, Structural, & Technical Systems  The Power, Structural, and Technical Systems pathway contains a variety of careers based on specific knowledge, skills, and necessary educational requirements. Those who enter careers in this pathway like working with the equipment and the technical side of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Industry.  Careers include: O Farm Equipment Sales O Welders O Service Technicians