Career Pathways in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

A career in agriculture, food, and natural resources requires certain skills and education depending on job requirements. Skills include production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Popular high-school courses include: Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Biology; Foods; and Intro to Business.

 

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Agricultural Equipment Operators

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Biofuels Processing Technicians

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Commercial Divers

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Farmers, Ranchers and Other Agricultural Managers

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Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers

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Geothermal Technicians

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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

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Wind Turbine Service Technicians

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

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Chemical Technicians

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Environmental Engineering Technicians

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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

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Food Scientists and Technologists

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Biofuels / Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

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Chemists

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Conservation Scientists

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Environmental Engineers

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

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Conservation Officer/Fish and Game Wardens

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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

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Park Naturalists

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Wind Energy Operations Managers

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Biochemists and Biophysicists

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Economists

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Farm and Home Management Advisors

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Veterinarians

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Continue exploring this career path and building your plan! Find electives and Advanced Placement courses at your school aligned with this pathway, consider registering for a Kirkwood Career Academy, register for an internship or job shadow, and look for summer programs that will help you continue to build your knowledge and skills.