Exploring Careers in Agriculture: Opportunities in Sustainable Farming and Conservation
Discover the world of agriculture through the lens of sustainable farming and conservation with insights from an experienced professional. Explore the various fields, educational paths, and growing areas within agriculture, alongside the challenges and rewards that come with a career in this diverse industry.
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Exploring Careers in Agriculture Walker Harrison Conservation Ag. Manager Foundation for Community Impact and Health Equity
About Me I grew up in a tobacco farming family in North Carolina I graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where I studied sustainable agriculture I have worked as a farmhand, a farm manager, and an agricultural data collector I am currently working for an agricultural non-profit that provides farmers with equipment and education so they can be more environmentally friendly!
In School Subjects I use most often in my job: 1. Science a. Biology, Chemistry, Ecology 2. Lunch Recess 3. English 4. Math 5. Art 6. History
High School, College, and Beyond 4-H and FFA- great clubs for learning about agriculture and making friends who love to be outdoors 2-year college programs- for learning to run a business or work with natural resources Universities- for learning the science of agriculture Certifications- to show that you really know your stuff (and make more money) Most students work on farms while taking classes
Red= degree required (Some of the) Jobs in Agriculture Other: Sales Hands-on: Government: NRCS Agriculture Marketing Service Soil and Water Conservation Policymaker Farm Owner/Manager Farmhand Equipment Chemical Insurance Lab worker Mechanic AI/Computer Scientist Pilot Drone Sprayer planes Consultant University Extension: Horticulturist (crops) Livestock specialist Pathologist (plant and animal disease) 4-H Agent Wellness coordinator Non-Profit: Policy Advocate Grant Manager Farm Consultant
Growing Areas of Agriculture Self-driving tractors Natural Resource (soil and water) Conservation Sustainable Agriculture Greenhouses Beekeeping Geographic Information Systems Agricultural tourism Farm-to-Table Restaurants Community Supported Agriculture
The Good and the Bad Variety- every day is different, every season brings new challenges Long, weird hours Work with amazing people Working in bad weather Tangibility- see the results of the work you do Mother Nature can be destructive Travel Travel Work towards a cleaner Earth Personal Danger People will always need to eat
