Career and Business Opportunities in Agriculture

It is the science, art or practice of soil cultivation through crop production and livestock raising that involves varying degrees of preparation that may result in selling and marketing of the end products.

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Aquaculture
• Forestry

They are professional paths related to farming, cultivation and animal husbandry. These career paths involve everything from growing crops and nurturing the soil to raising livestock like cattle, pigs and chickens.

• Agricultural engineering positions
• Agricultural careers
• Food processing jobs
• Environmental science careers

It encompasses the economic sectors for farming and farming- related commerce. It involves all the steps for getting agricultural goods to the market, including production, processing, and distribution.

• Agri-business

• Retail sector
• Service sector
• Industrial sector

They harvest or inspect crops, assist in watering the plants, applying fertilizer and pesticides to control weeds and insects.

• Growers

• Farm workers

• Purchasing agent

• Agriculture specialist

Perform administrative support and clerical tasks that focus on a certain aspect of farming.

• Growers

• Agriculture specialist

• Sales representatives

• Crop managers

They oversee the many steps in the crop production process. They supervise seed sourcing, planting processes, and scheduling as well as fertilizing, irrigation, and harvesting.

• Environmental engineers

• Crop managers

• Research scientist

• Feed mill managers

They are responsible for developing or improving products, but some specialize in detecting contaminants or administering government regulations.

• Research scientist

• Purchasing agents

• Growers

• Farm warehouse managers

They maintain, install, and repair machines and implements.

• Grain Elevator operators

• Agricultural equipment technicians

• Feed mill managers

• Environmental engineers

Tre responsible for overseeing all activities related to storing, shipping and receiving agricultural materials.

• Farm warehouse managers

• Agricultural equipment technicians

• Grain Elevator operators

• Environmental engineers

it comprises Plant (vegetable, crop, and tree) and Animal (swine, poultry, livestock raising, and fish) production.

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