Agriculture

The agricultural industry offers a variety of career pathways for those interested in working with food production, plants, and animals. The seven major career pathways in agriculture are: agronomy, animal science, horticulture, marine science, agricultural economics, agroforestry, and food science.

This career cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It also includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.