1. Learning the Careers in Agriculture

2. What is a career? A_______ pursuit; a profession or occupation.
A career is a life-work chosen by a person to use ___________, provide some _________ ______, earn _____, and _________________
Careers are those the particular occupation for which you are _____________

3. What are the seven agriculture career pathways?1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

4. Food Products and Processing Systems
 The careers in this area deal with:

5. Career Examples in the Food Products and Processing Systems
Agricultural Sales
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Biochemists-Nutritionists-Dieticians
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Food Meal Supervisors Cheese Makers
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Bacteriologists
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Food Processors

6. Plant Systems deal with jobs related to:
Plant Systems Pathway
Plant Systems deal with jobs related to:

7. Career Examples in the Plant Systems Pathway
Bioinformatics Specialists
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Commodity Marketing Specialists
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Forest Geneticists
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Greenhouse Growers

8. Animal Systems Pathway
Careers in this pathway work with

9. Career Examples in the Animal Systems Pathway
Livestock Producers
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Pet Shop Operators
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Wildlife Biologists
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10. Power, Structure and Technical Systems Pathway
Careers in this area deal with:

11. Career Examples in the Power Structural and Technical Systems Pathway
Machine Operators
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians
Software Developers and Programmers
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Machinists

12. Natural Resource Systems
Careers in this area deal with:

13. Career Examples in the Natural Resources Systems
Cartographers
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Mining Technicians
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Fish Hatchery Manager
Range Scientists

14. Environmental Systems Pathway
Careers in this pathway deal with:

15. Career examples in the Environmental Service Systems
Pollution Prevention and Control Managers
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Health and Safety Sanitarians
Hazardous Materials Handlers
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Toxicologists
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16. Agribusiness Systems Pathway
Careers in this area deal with:

17. Examples of Careers in the Agribusiness Systems Pathway
Salesperson
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Banker/Loan Officer
Field Representative for Insurance Company or Government Program
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Farmer /Rancher/Feedlot Operator
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Animal Health Products Distributor
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Produce Commission Agent
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18. Problem Solving and _________________
What knowledge and skills are necessary to be successful in the Agriculture Pathway?
Academic _______________
_______________
Problem Solving and _________________
______________ Technology Systems
Knowledge of ________, Health & Environment
__________ and _____________ Skills
Ethics and ____________ Responsibilities
____________ and Career Development
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