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Enterprising
You have verbal skills suited to dominating and leading. You have a strong drive to attain organizational goals or economic aims and tend to avoid work situations requiring long periods of intellectual effort. You have a great concern for power, status, and leadership. You see yourself as aggressive, popular, self-confident, cheerful, and sociable. You have high energy and show an aversion to scientific activities.
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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 Engineer
Engineering a better agriculture.
As an agricultural engineer, you will- apply basic science and engineering principles
- design solutions to engineering problems in agricultural production
You may be hired by
- builders of storage facilities, farmsteads, and commercial buildings
- agricultural machinery companies
- irrigation and drainage system manufacturers
- federal, state, and local research, regulatory, and educational agencies
- manufacturers of control systems and measuring devices
- consulting firms
- power utilities
- alternate fuel producers
You need to
- enjoy solving problems
- have the ingenuity to envision new designs or solutions
- clearly understand physical and chemical principles
In college, you'll take
- mathematics
- physics
- chemistry
- communication
- computer science
- economics
- engineering courses, including heat flow, environmental engineering, water movement, fluid mechanics, instrumentation, controls, properties of agricultural materials, engineering analysis, and engineering design
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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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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
Majors
Agricultural Systems Management
Sustainable Food & Farming Systems
Ecologist
Knowing and sharing spaceship earth.
As an ecologist, you may- ask scientific questions about the relationships between organisms and their environment
- teach in a college classroom and laboratory, nature education center, museum, or public lecture hall
- research anything from fieldwork and population modeling to molecular genetics
- study ways to monitor, protect, and manage our natural resources
- advise workers in government and private agencies and interact with many people
You may work in a
- university
- government agency
- consulting firm
- research laboratory
- museum
- nature center
- private industry
You need
- to possess intense curiosity
- an appreciation of plants, animals, and the environment
- a concern for the deterioration of our world
You should have
- a bachelor's degree for a position as a technician
- an advanced degree for most jobs in government, industry, or museums
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Sustainable Food & Farming Systems
Extension Educator
Making the community a better place to live.
As an Extension educator, you may- facilitate or coach partners in city and state organizations as they solve local problems
- improve life for local residents by helping others make decisions, confront issues, and solve problems
- make education and research from land-grant universities useful to people in local communities
- teach or facilitate educational programs on topics as diverse as leadership training, land-use planning, environmental sustainability, family nutrition, money management, and business development
You will work for a land-grant university at
- a county Extension office or
- the university
You will need
- a master's degree
- professional experience
- demonstrated leadership and management skills
- experience identifying community needs, developing and successfully carrying out educational programs
- a history of working effectively with others
- the ability to manage change with a combination of knowledge, skill and a positive attitude
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All academic majors in the College of Agriculture are good preparation.
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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Forester
Keepers of the forest.
As a forester, you may- spend one day in the laboratory and the next in the field
- speak with executives in board rooms
- talk with tree farmers
- work as a consultant or in management, administration, or research
You may work for
- private industry
- yourself, as a private consultant
- a public agency such as the U.S. Forest Service
You must
- be highly trained technically
- be a good communicator
- have long-range views on environmental issues
- see yourself as a steward of forest resources
- be able to convince others that forests are vital to the welfare of humanity
College courses you likely will take include
- biology
- chemistry
- physics
- mathematics
- engineering
- economics
- communications
- computer science
- forest biology
- forest resource measurement
- forest management
- forest policy and administration
There are over forty accredited forestry programs in the United States.
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
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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Naturalist
Interpreting the scheme of things.
As a naturalist, you may- study the natural environment and share what you learn
- help people learn to live more productively on Earth without destroying the environment
- write magazine and news articles
- produce mass-media programs on topics such as biological diversity and endangered species
- teach in outdoor classrooms
You may work at a
- national park
- zoo
- media production company
You need to
- be at ease presenting programs to audiences of 500
- be at ease working one-on-one with school children
- be both a scientist and skilled communicator
- earn a college degree in natural resources, environmental science, or a similar program
- understand the scientific aspects of relationships between humans and the environment
College courses you’ll take should include
- ecological sciences
- communication theory
- education principles
- resource management
- social sciences
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Range Manager
Homes on the range for plants, animals, and people.
As a range manager, you may- care for our country's vast rangelands
- produce a sustained yield of plants for forage, clean water, and wildlife for aesthetics, hunting, and red meat
- plan and direct public and private land use for federal or state agencies
- do research, teach, and or work with the public
- work as a ranch or land manager, agricultural product sales and service representative, land reclamation specialist, or environmental consultant
You may work for a
- state or federal agency
- college or university
- private industry
- environmental group
You need
- a bachelor's degree in range science, management, natural resource management, or ecology
- a graduate degree if you plan to do research or teach, and to advance in some fields
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- range science
- agronomy
- animal sciences
- biology
- botany
- chemistry
- ecology
- economics
- forestry
- hydrology
- natural resource management
- recreation
- soils
- statistics
- wildlife
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Sustainable Food & Farming Systems