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Agriculture
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Careers in Agriculture

Agribusiness Systems Animal Scientists Environmental Science and Protection Food Products and
Technicians, Including Health
Conduct research in the genetics, nutri-
tion, reproduction, growth, and development Perform laboratory and field tests Processing Systems
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm of domestic farm animals. to monitor the environment and investi-
Products gate sources of pollution, including those Agricultural Technicians
Purchase farm products either for further Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and that affect health, under the direction of an Work with agricultural scientists in
processing or resale. Includes tree farm con- Aquacultural Animals environmental scientist, engineer, or other plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist
tractors, grain brokers and market operators, Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up
grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May nego- aquacultural animals that may include cattle, water, and other materials for testing. or maintain laboratory equipment and collect
tiate contracts. sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, samples from crops or animals. Prepare
poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Farm Labor Contractors Attend to animals produced for animal Identify, remove, pack, transport, or specimens or record data to assist scientists
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, dispose of hazardous materials, including in biology or related life science experiments.
agricultural laborers. May transport, house, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, Conduct tests and experiments to improve
and provide meals for workers. feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or yield and quality of crops or to increase the
castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, contaminated soil. Specialized training and resistance of plants and animals to disease or
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other insects.
Agricultural Managers catching, and loading animals. May main- certification in hazardous materials handling
Plan, direct, or coordinate the man- tain records on animals; examine animals to or a confined entry permit are generally First-Line Supervisors of Farming,
agement or operation of farms, ranches, detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth required. May operate earth-moving equip- Fishing, and Forestry Workers
greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurs- deliveries; and administer medications, vac- ment or trucks. Directly supervise and coordinate the
eries, timber tracts, or other agricultural cinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May Pest Control Workers activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacul-
establishments. May hire, train, and supervise clean and maintain animal housing areas. Apply or release chemical solutions or tural, and related workers.
farm workers or contract for services to carry Includes workers who shear wool from sheep toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove Food Science Technicians
out the day-to-day activities of the managed and collect eggs in hatcheries. pests and vermin that infest buildings and Work with food scientists or technolo-
operation. May engage in or supervise plant- surrounding areas.
ing, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and Environmental Service gists to perform standardized qualitative
marketing activities. Systems Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors and quantitative tests to determine physical
or chemical properties of food or beverage
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable products. Includes technicians who assist
Animal Systems Environmental Engineering Technologists materials from containers into truck. May in research and development of production
drive truck.
and Technicians technology, quality control, packaging, pro-
Animal Breeders Apply theory and principles of envi- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant cessing, and use of foods.
Select and breed animals according ronmental engineering to modify, test, and and System Operators
to their genealogy, characteristics, and off- operate equipment and devices used in the Operate or control an entire process or Food Scientists and Technologists
spring. May require knowledge of artificial prevention, control, and remediation of system of machines, often through the use of use chemistry, microbiology, engineer-
insemination techniques and equipment use. environmental problems, including waste control boards, to transfer or treat water or ing, and other sciences to study the principles
May involve keeping records on heats, birth treatment and site remediation, under the wastewater. underlying the processing and deterioration
intervals, or pedigree. direction of engineering staff or scientists. of foods; analyze food content to determine
May assist in the development of environ- Water/Wastewater Engineers levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein;
Animal Caretakers mental remediation devices. Design or oversee projects involv- discover new food sources; research ways
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or ing provision of potable water, disposal of to make processed foods safe, palatable, and
otherwise provide care to promote and main- Environmental Engineers wastewater and sewage, or prevention of healthful; and apply food science knowledge
tain the well-being of pets and other animals Research, design, plan, or perform engi- flood-related damage. Prepare environmental to determine best ways to process, package,
that are not raised for consumption, such as neering duties in the prevention, control, and documentation for water resources, regula- preserve, store, and distribute food.
dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or remediation of environmental hazards using tory program compliance, data management
birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in set- various engineering disciplines. Work may and analysis, and field work. Perform hydrau- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural
tings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, include waste treatment, site remediation, or lic modeling and pipeline design. Products
circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of pollution control technology. Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed
feedings, treatments, and animals received or food and other agricultural products by size,
discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair weight, color, or condition.
cages, pens, or fish tanks. Source: O*NET Online — www.onetonline.org