Agricultural career options go well beyond farming and ranching. If you love the idea of working with crops, animals and resources that contribute to the worldwide food supply, pursuing a career in agriculture will provide a rewarding and fulfilling future.
Agriculture is big business. The industry has been around for thousands of years, According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) the agriculture industry and related industries provide 11% of jobs in America. In 2017, it was reported that 21.6 million Americans were employed in the agriculture industry. There are so many career possibilities, that it’s easier to segment career choices by field, rather than specific jobs.
- Agricultural Engineer
- Agricultural Food Scientist
- Agricultural Inspector
- Agricultural Manager
- Agricultural Specialist
- Agronomist
- Aquatic Ecologist
- Arborist