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Animals

In the Animals pathway, you would strive to find better ways to produce and process meat, eggs, and dairy products. You might study the genetics, nutrition, or development of animals. On the other hand, you might purchase livestock from farmers and ranchers or assist them with marketing or selling their animals. To assure that the products are safe to eat, you could inspect and grade meat. To assist farmers and ranchers, you could advise them on how to feed or house their animals to increase production.
Now, select one of the following occupations. 
  • Agricultural Engineers
    Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products.
  • Agricultural Extension Agents
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Agricultural Inspectors
    Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
  • Agricultural Products Graders and Sorters
    Agricultural products graders and sorters examine products such as fruits, vegetables, and textiles. They assign items to quality levels before they are sold to the public.
  • Agricultural Scientists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Agronomists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Animal Breeders
    Animal breeders select and breed livestock and pets.
  • Animal Caretakers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Animal Doctors
    Veterinarians treat animal health problems. They work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases.
  • Animal Scientists
    Animal scientists conduct research. They try to develop better animal products and healthier animals.
  • Animal Trainers
    Animal trainers train animals to perform work, entertain, or serve as companions.
  • Aquarists
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Blacksmith
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Captains
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Commercial Fishers
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Commodities Inspectors
    Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
  • Conservationists
    Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products.
  • Deckhands
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Dog Groomers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Extension Agents
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Farm and Home Management Advisors
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Farmers and Farm Managers
    Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Farriers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Fishers
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Food Scientists
    Food scientists conduct research to develop and improve food products that are healthy, safe, and appealing.
  • Greenhouse Managers
    Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Home Management Advisors
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Kennel Workers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Laboratory Animal Caretakers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Laboratory Animal Technicians
    Veterinary assistants care for animals and assist with lab tests, treatment, and surgery.
  • Nursery Managers
    Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Plant Pathologists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Plant Scientists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Quality Control Inspectors
    Agricultural products graders and sorters examine products such as fruits, vegetables, and textiles. They assign items to quality levels before they are sold to the public.
  • Quality Control Inspectors
    Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
  • Ranchers
    Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Soil Scientists
    Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.
  • Stable Attendants
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Veterinarians
    Veterinarians treat animal health problems. They work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases.
  • Veterinary Assistants
    Veterinary assistants care for animals and assist with lab tests, treatment, and surgery.
  • Zoo Keepers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Zoologists
    Zoologists study animals and how they live and grow in their habitat.

Company Profiles

VISION for Illinois Agriculture

The goal of the vision project is to identify and develop strategies that will enhance and grow the competitiveness of Illinois food and fiber industry.

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Farm Business Development Center @ Liberty Prairie Foundation

The Farm Business Development Center at Prairie Crossing is a farm business incubator for beginning organic, fresh produce farmers in the Chicago region.

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