Agriculture Career Cluster Knowledge

The video introduces the concept of career clusters, focusing on the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. It outlines various jobs within this cluster, such as forest and conservation workers, agricultural workers, landscape and groundskeeping workers, nursery workers, pest control workers, and animal care and service workers. Each job's roles, responsibilities, and training requirements are discussed. The video encourages viewers to explore career options and provides resources for further information.

What is one of the first steps in finding the perfect job?

• Applying to every job you see

• Learning more about the types of careers available

• Asking friends for job recommendations

• Moving to a different city

Which organizations collaborated to create the 16 career clusters?

• US Department of Education and National Skills Standards Board

• US Department of Labor and National Skills Standards Board

• US Department of Education and National School to Work Office

• US Department of Labor and National School to Work Office

Which career cluster involves jobs related to the production and development of agricultural resources?

• Finance

• Health Science

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Information Technology

What type of environment might attract someone to the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster?

• Laboratory environment

• Indoor office environment

• Outdoor environment

• Retail environment

What is a primary responsibility of forest and conservation workers?

• Teaching agricultural courses

• Managing financial accounts

• Improving the quality of forests

• Operating heavy machinery

What type of training is typically required for agricultural workers?

• No training required

• Bachelor's degree

• Short-term on-the-job training

• Long-term on-the-job training

Which career might be suitable for someone with an artistic flair?

• Animal care worker

• Landscape and groundskeeping worker

• Agricultural manager

• Pest control worker

Where do nursery workers spend most of their time?

• In the office

• In the greenhouse

• In the fields

• In the laboratory

What is a common duty of pest control workers?

• Planting trees

• Inspecting buildings for signs of pests

• Operating farm machinery

• Managing financial accounts

What additional education might be required for a zookeeper?

• No additional education

• Formal postsecondary education

• On-the-job training

• High school diploma