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You prefer well-ordered environments, conforming, and subordinate roles. You are effective at well-structured tasks, but avoid ambiguous situations and problems involving interpersonal relationships or physical skills. You describe yourself as conscientious, efficient, obedient, calm, orderly, and practical. You identify with power and value material possessions and status.
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Agribusiness Manager
Leading the agricultural business world.
As an agribusiness manager, you will- be in charge of several people
- need a high tolerance for stress
- need self-motivation
- need to be a top-notch, market-aware individual who enjoys a challenge
You may work for
- a meat and poultry processing and packing plant
- a handling and processing facility for grains such as corn, wheat, or soybeans
- an animal feed company
- a seed grower or dealer
- a fertilizer firm
- a grain or livestock transportation or storage facility
- a wholesale and retail food business
You need to major in agribusiness management in college.
College courses you will likely take include
- agricultural economics
- agricultural management
- business
- communication
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Agricultural Communicator
Showing the world a brighter agriculture.
As an agricultural communicator, you might- present what’s happening in agriculture to the public through social media, print, television, radio, and the Web
- raise public awareness of agriculture and agricultural issues, science, and research
- market agricultural products to target audiences
You might be hired by a
- magazine or newspaper
- advertising and marketing agency
- corporation
- radio or television station
- land-grant university
- government agency
You need
- strong written and oral communication skills
- a bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or agricultural communication
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- communication
- chemistry
- biology
- agricultural economics
- agricultural electives
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Agricultural Economist
Searching for the best answers.
As an agricultural economist, you will- use communication, analytical, and business skills
- work in sales, marketing, management, or finance
You may
- start your career as a sales representative
- over time, take on more decision-making and managerial responsibilities
- move into a management position
You may be hired by
- a food and agribusiness firm
- a financial institution
- a government agency
- a food retailer or manufacturer
- an agribusiness firm that provides animal health products, chemicals, equipment, seed, or fertilizer
- a bank, financial institution, or financial planning firm
- a nonagricultural industry such as one producing pharmaceuticals, hardware, or sporting goods
You need
- an interest in working with people
- the ability to make business decisions
- strong communication (written and oral) skills
- leadership skills
- the ability to make analytical decisions
- an interest in sales, marketing, finance, or management
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Agricultural Sales Representative
Building relationships, meeting needs.
As an agricultural sales representative, you will- apply your knowledge of the agriculture industry to sales of scientific and agricultural products
- sell products to farm businesses throughout the United States or abroad
- meet clients to build relationships
You might be hired by an
- agribusiness that sells equipment, chemicals, or seeds
- agricultural insurance agency
- animal products business, such as a feed or pharmaceutical company
You need
- strong communication and people skills
- self-motivation
- persistence
- the ability to negotiate and handle objections
- the flexibility to travel
- a willingness to spend time on the road
College courses you’ll take will include
- communication
- chemistry
- biology
- agricultural economics
- agricultural electives
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Aquaculturist
Make a big splash farming in water.
As an aquaculturist, you may raise aquatic plants and animals for- food
- stocking public bodies of water
- public or home aquaria
- biomedical applications
In your first job, you will probably
- stock production units (ponds or tanks)
- ensure adequate nutrition
- monitor water quality
- check for diseases
- harvest plants or animals
- maintain equipment
If you become a manager, you may
- supervise workers
- plan production schedules
- purchase feed and equipment
- plan harvesting, processing, and marketing
You may work for
- a corporation
- an independent fish farmer
- a city, county, state or federal government agency
- a biomedical research laboratory
You need to be interested in agriculture, because aquaculture is a type of farming.
For an entry-level position, you will need
- a high school education
- the ability to maintain and repair farm equipment
To be a manager of an aquaculture operation, you'll need
- a college degree
- an understanding of water quality, nutrition, business, and economics
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Biometrician
...if you like to measure with a big ruler.
As a biometrician, you may- advise researchers who are planning experiments
- analyze data for trends and underlying relationships
- forecast future conditions of natural resources like forests or watersheds
- work as part of a team
- help with quality control and assurance in research and operations management
- support others in forest inventory design, agricultural research, and production process analysis
- conduct research to improve statistical methods or the understanding of subjects like crop development or climate change
You may work for a
- state agency
- federal research organization
- university
- private firm with a large research program
- large environmental consulting firm
You need
- an analytical mind
- experience working with computers
- to study hard
- to specialize in at least one area of science
- good communication skills
You will need at least a bachelor's degree in the sciences.
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Crop & Livestock Producer
Feeding and clothing the world.
As a crop and livestock producer, you will- provide the world with essential food and fiber
- find that no two days are ever alike
- be an entrepreneur
- need to be knowledgeable about animal and crop sciences
You may work
- for yourself
- with a partner or other producers
- on contract with grain and animal processing companies to sell crops
You must be
- a problem-solver
- a business person
- someone who loves the outdoors
College courses you'll take will likely include
- economics
- chemistry
- biology
- animal sciences
- crop sciences
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Agricultural Systems Management
Sustainable Food & Farming Systems
Entomologist (Insect Biologist)
Study what bugs us!
As an entomologist, you may- help farmers and ranchers produce healthier crops and livestock more efficiently by using sound pest-management strategies
- produce information about endangered species, fragile ecosystems, and the environment
- help prevent the spread of serious diseases in plants and animals
You may work in
- medicine
- the legal profession
- pharmacology
- veterinary medicine
- a university
- agribusiness
- private consulting
- a local, state, federal, or international agency
In college, you can major in
- entomology
- biological sciences, followed by a graduate degree
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- biology
- agriculture
- chemistry/biochemistry
- mathematics
- statistics
- computer science
- English
- history
- humanities
As a graduate student, you will get experience in
- taxonomy
- physiology
- morphology
- behavior
- pest management
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Environmental Scientist
Your future's out there.
As an environmental scientist, you may- work in solid and hazardous waste management
- help make land use decisions
- help assess environmental quality and find ways to protect air, water, and land
- monitor discharges, assess environmental quality, and assure compliance with state and federal laws regulating pollution
You may work for a
- natural resources and environmental protection department
- federal agency (e.g., EPA and NRCS)
- private environmental consulting firm
- environmental laboratory
- corporation
You need
- a bachelor's degree in soil science, water resources, meteorology, environmental economics and policy, groundwater management, water chemistry, air resources, or water and wastewater treatment
- a graduate degree, if you want upward mobility
College courses you’ll take will include
- chemistry
- biology
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Applied Meteorology & Climatology
Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Sustainable Food & Farming Systems
Fisheries Scientist
A catchy career.
As a fisheries scientist, you may- protect and enhance recreational, commercial, and aquacultural fisheries resources through expertise in biology, ecology, statistics, genetics, economics, policy and administration, or law
- hold a research or management position dealing with species or habitat evaluation
- monitor commercial harvests of fishes, crabs, shrimp, or oysters as a federal biologist
- study sport-fish populations as a state biologist
You may work at
- a federal fish hatchery
- an environmental consulting firm
- a private aquaculture facility
You need
- a bachelor's degree in fisheries science, biology, or zoology
- or a master's degree in a fisheries program
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- aquatic ecology
- vertebrate and invertebrate biology
- zoology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- statistics
- microbiology
- communications
- sociology
- economics
- administration
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Florist
It's a bloomin' business.
As a flower shop employee, you may- process incoming flowers
- design floral arrangements
- work with customers
- deliver flowers
In a management position, you may
- develop advertising programs
- determine what products you will sell
- create display themes
- supervise employees
- conduct sales interviews to secure wedding, commercial, and special event accounts
- make financial decisions based on financial records and goals
You may work for a
- traditional retail florist business
- supermarket
- wholesale florist
- large hotel
- resort
You will need
- to enjoy business, people, and design
- a college degree for management positions
- work experience for upper-level positions
College courses you likely will take include
- floral design
- personnel
- selling
- finance
- management
- marketing
- foliage plants
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Food Scientist
A job in good taste (and color and texture and nutrition).
As a food scientist, you may- preserve our food supply by ensuring its flavor, color, texture, nutritional quality, and safety
- use your knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and engineering to convert grain, livestock, fruits, and vegetables into new food products
- work as a production supervisor, quality assurance specialist, product developer, or manager of a processing plant
- conduct food research and act as a troubleshooter in solving problems
- be a sales and marketing representative and consumer educator
- hold a job as a food inspector, researcher, or laboratory worker in local, state, or national government
- develop government regulations to safeguard our food
You may work for a
- food processing company
- food equipment or ingredient supplier
- government agency
You need
- a bachelor's degree
- graduate education or experience for jobs in food chemistry, food microbiology, or food processing and engineering
College courses you likely will take include
- biology
- business
- chemistry
- engineering
- management
- mathematics
- microbiology
- physics
- statistics
- food science
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Forest Engineer
Timmm...berrr!
As a forest or logging engineer, you may- help design timber transportation and harvesting systems
- supervise timber harvests
- ensure protection of soil, water, and other natural resources during logging
- work with people, highly technical machines and computers, and natural resources
You may work for
- a small, family-owned private logging and forestry company
- a large regional, national, or multinational corporation
- a government forestry agency
- an equipment manufacturer
- yourself, as a private consultant
You need to
- be a problem solver
- have an interest in natural resources
- earn a bachelor's degree
- learn to use computer software to solve forestry problems
College courses you will likely take include
- biology
- forest management
- soils
- watershed management
- machine design
- engineering
- planning
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Horticulturist
Making food, medicine, and pleasure from plants.
As a horticulturist, you may- make plants more adaptable to different climates and soils and better fit for food uses or processes
- work in crop production
- work in landscape design, installation, construction, and maintenance
- work with plant propagation, breeding, genetic engineering, physiology or biochemistry
- improve crop processing, transit, and storage
- improve crop yield
- help improve plant resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses
- improve crop quality or nutritional value
You may be
- a cropping systems engineer
- a wholesale or retail business manager
- a plant specialist in the landscaping industry
- a propagator and tissue culture specialist
- a crop inspector
- a crop production advisor
- an Extension specialist
- a plant breeder
- a research scientist
- an educator
You may work in
- industry
- government
- an educational institution
College courses you take will likely include
- biology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- genetics
- physiology
- statistics
- computer science
- landscape design and construction
- communication
- plant science
- horticulture
Plant science and horticulture courses include plant materials, plant propagation, tissue culture, crop production, post harvest handling, plant breeding, crop nutrition, entomology, plant pathology, economics, and business. For many careers you must have a master's or doctoral degree.
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Meat Products Specialist
From pasture to plate.
As a meat products specialist, you may- work in industries that require knowledge of both animal production and animal products
- specialize in an area such as animal procurement, grading, quality control, carcass evaluation and improvement, or product promotion
- grade meat products, promote carcass improvement, and set quality standards
- spend most of your time indoors, depending on your specialty
You might work in
- a large animal processing facility
- a small private butcher shop
- a state or national department of agriculture
You should be
- interested in bettering the meat industry
- committed to providing quality meats in a humane fashion
In college, major in an animal-related field determined by your interests.
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Remote Sensing Specialist
Sky Sci.
As a remote sensing specialist, you may- interpret and analyze many types of aerial photographs and satellite images
- use color infrared photos to map forest types or areas of irrigated cropland or to determine areas of insect or disease infestation in forests or croplands
- use thermal infrared scanners to locate and monitor forest fires and to define areas of thermal pollution in rivers and lakes
- use computers to analyze satellite scanner data and create maps of land cover and changes in land use
You may work for a
- state agency
- federal agency
- commercial company
You need to
- enjoy working with maps and computers
- earn a college degree in a discipline such as geography, forestry, civil engineering, geology, wildlife management, or agronomy
- specialize in remote sensing
- take coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Turf Scientist
Your championship course.
As a turf scientist, you may- work outside caring for lawns, golf courses, park sites, athletic fields, or grounds around corporation headquarters
- use your scientific knowledge to maintain turf and to operate computer-controlled irrigation equipment
- become a coordinator, manager, or assistant or branch manager in a corporation
- rely on your scientific expertise to make good purchasing decisions and to explain tasks to employees
- spend much of your time creating and managing budgets, coordinating projects, and managing an organization with numerous employees
You may work for a
- sports stadium
- golf course
- park
- corporation
- sod producer
- lawn care or turf care company
- college or university
You need
- skill in science, business, and personnel management
- a college education
College courses you take likely will include
- turf management
- soil fertility
- weed science
- plant pathology
- entomology
- horticulture
- chemistry
- algebra
- calculus
- accounting
- management
- business and technical writing
- communication
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