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- Agricultural and Forestry Production Specialist
Agricultural and forest production units reach far beyond the traditional farm managers and ranch/owner/operators. Producers now take advantage of the integrated inputs of science, educators, business representatives and natural resource managers to create a diverse workforce.
- Communication and Education Specialists
Computerized information management has necessitated growth in agricultural communication and education specializations. Combined with a strong emphasis on business communications, writers, broadcasters, science editors, environmental public relations, technical consulting and industrial educators provide an important component in the business structure.
- Managers and Financial Specialists
Professionals who support an agricultural foundation with expertise in management, finance, accounting and/or statistics. Agribusiness financial managers, planners, government program managers, accountants and human resource managers represent occupations in this cluster.
- Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Representatives
Utilizing a broad array of scientific and business management tools, graduates placed in this cluster use a wide range of agricultural and natural resource backgrounds and have an interest and understanding of marketing and merchandising. Sales and marketing representatives of plant protection products, seeds, fertilizers, forest products and lawn, garden and nursery products are few examples of careers in this cluster. Grain merchandisers, market analysts and purchasing agents would be careers in this cluster.
- Scientists, Engineers and Related Specialists
This group includes professional problem solvers dealing with environmental challenges and is focused on assuring a safe, nutritious and economical food supply. Careers are found in many types of industries but primarily support research-oriented agendas. Bioprocess engineers, food process engineers, plant geneticists, forest scientists, animal reproductive physiologists and horticultural scientists find positions throughout universities, government laboratories and privately operated research programs.
- Social Service Professionals
Public interest in the environment, outdoor recreation activities, and safe and nutritious foods are principal factors which will generate most social service positions. These careers require educated individuals involved in the inspection process to utilize sophisticated instruments and inspection procedures. Nutritionists, dietitians, regional and community planners and land-use specialists have highly valued professional positions in the social service arena.
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