Plants
In the occupations in the Plants pathway, you would study vegetation. Your goal would be to help crop producers feed a growing population. At the same time, you would help them conserve natural resources and protect the environment. You might also develop ways to improve the food value of crops and the quality of seeds. Through research, you could develop plants that require fewer fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides or that are resistant to drought.
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 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. - Conservation Scientists
Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands. - Conservationists
Agricultural engineers design or improve farm equipment and products. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Ranchers
Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market. - Range Managers
Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands. - Soil Conservationists
Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands. - Soil Scientists
Agricultural scientists study plants and soils. They use science to protect, develop, and manage these resources.