Agricultural Careers Alternate Animal Agriculture By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Anna Burgess Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department.

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Agricultural Careers Alternate Animal Agriculture By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Anna Burgess Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June 2005 START

What does an Alternate Animal Producer do? Provide proper feed, light, and temperature for production Arrange for the marketing and selling of product Educate the public about the benefits of your species Research needs of the animal in order to provide most beneficial living conditions and nutritional needs Provide adequate and necessary shelter for the animals Administer all vaccinations, de-worming, etc., for the animals

What kind of qualities and skills are needed? In order to succeed in alternate animal agriculture one must posses a good work ethic, enjoy working outside with animals, and be creative in marking and production. Alternate animal agriculture enterprises are risky businesses to get into. In order to promote and market your business effectively one must also possess good communications and public relations skills, business management skills, and have a pleasant personality. Most work will be done by oneself, so the ability to work independently is beneficial.

What is my salary? The salary varies greatly with the animal, the size of the farm and the current market for each individual species. Most people involved in this type of agriculture are self-employed and their income depends on how well their business does for that year. There is no way to estimate a salary for these types of careers due to the fact that prices for these products are based on a constantly changing market.

What are the conditions of the work environment? Most work is done outdoors in all weather conditions Work hours depend on the size of the farm and whether or not the farm is supplemental or full-time. Duties can take from 10 to 40+ hours per week Typically involves dirty work associated with the care and production of any animals Surroundings may have an odor

Becoming an Alternate Animal Producer… Other Careers You Might Want to Explore Animal Scientist Beef Producer Farm Manager Game Animal Farmer Swine Producer To Learn More and Prepare for this Career You should take as many agriculture classes as possible, especially those related to production agriculture. Working a summer or part-time job with the desired species or an industry related to that species in order to gain a greater knowledge of the industry would be very helpful.

Professional Organizations American Rabbit Breeders Association PO Box 426 Bloomington, IL Internet: American Ostrich Association P.O. Box 163 Ranger, Texas Internet: American Donkey and Mule Society PO Box 1210 Lewisville, TX Internet: North American Deer Farmer Association 1720 W. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI Internet: