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Agriculture

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.

Company Profiles

Grain and Feed Association of Illinois

The Grain & Feed Association of Illinois is the statewide association representing grain elevators, feed dealers, manufacturers, brokers and more. Associate members provide goods and services to the grain and feed industry. GFAI is designated as an Illinois workNet Strategic Partner.

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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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