Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriculture, food, and natural resources workers produce agricultural goods. This includes food, plants, animals, fabrics, wood, and crops. You might work on a farm, ranch, dairy, orchard, greenhouse, or plant nursery. You could also work in a clinic or laboratory as a scientist.
Some agriculture, food, and natural resources workers market, sell, or finance agricultural goods. For example, you might market products made from plants and animals. Or you might sell services that farmers and ranchers use to improve products. You could also work to conserve natural resources or protect the environment.
Education Pathway
Middle School CTE Courses
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Fundamentals of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (BTMS, ITMS)
- Introduction to Agriscience (BTMS, ITMS)
- High School CTE Programs
- Agriscience Foundations (FPCHS)
- Veterinary Assisting (FPCHS)
Postsecondary Certificates
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Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Pest Control Workers
- Forest and Conservation Technician
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Pest Control Workers
- Forest and Conservation Technician
Associate Degrees
- Forestry/Natural Resources
- Agricultural Technology
- Veterinary Assistant
Bachelor Degrees
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Animal Scientist
- Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist
- Water/Wastewater Engineer
Industry Certifications
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Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
- Animal Science Specialist
- Agricultural Associate
- Agriculture Systems Associate
Clubs and Activities to Explore
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- 4H
- Recycling
- Junior Achievement
- Volunteer at an Animal Shelter
Career Possibilities
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Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
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Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
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Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances.
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Measure, record, or evaluate geological data using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect or evaluate core samples or cuttings.
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Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.