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Agriculture

Farming & Science

Grow the future.

Jobs in agriculture help grow and distribute the food and crops that power our world. There’s room for all to contribute in this industry, from farm managers and zoologists to technicians and product designers.

Feed your curiosity about the agriculture industry.

Featured Content

A woman poses against a background of tall green plants.

Growing Awareness

As a kid, Andrea Carter spent hours digging in dirt. “It was a gift to be exposed to the outdoors, to farming, to where food comes from.”
A man, woman, and child in beekeeping suits inspect honeybee hives in an outdoor setting.

The Buzz on Beekeeping

Bees are vital to fruit and vegetable pollination, Kamal Bell says. He runs a program to teach young people about agricultural careers, including beekeeping.
A man sits in the cab of a truck using a laptop and other modern technology.

Field Repairs

Broken tractor? Mavens of machinery Nick Helton and Jody Fisher head out to the field to fix farm equipment and get farmers back in action.

Jobs at a Glance

  • TurbineTechnician1

    Wind Turbine Technician

    Wind Turbine Technician

    Agriculture

    Wind turbine technicians repair and maintain wind turbines, which generate sustainable energy. They often have to work on top of tall turbines.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$61,770
    • You Should Study:Electrical Systems, Math
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:45%
    • This Job Is:
      Burning Hot
  • FoodScientist1

    Food Scientist

    Food Scientist

    Agriculture

    Food scientists find ways to make food better and safer. They work in labs and perform tests on both raw and processed foods. They also help companies create new food products.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$49,090
    • You Should Study:Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:5%
    • This Job Is:
      Getting Warm
  • AgriculturalScientist1

    Agricultural Scientist

    Agricultural Scientist

    Agriculture

    Agricultural scientists help farmers find better ways to grow crops. They often work on farms, but they also work in labs, greenhouses, processing plants, and offices.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$76,400
    • You Should Study:Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Plant Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:6%
    • This Job Is:
      On Fire
  • AgriculturalEngineer1

    Agricultural Engineer

    Agricultural Engineer

    Agriculture

    Agricultural engineers solve problems facing farmers and ranchers. These include improving crop storage, designing new equipment, and making farms more environmentally friendly.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$88,750
    • You Should Study:Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:6%
    • This Job Is:
      On Fire
  • AgriculturalManager1

    Agricultural Manager

    Agricultural Manager

    Agriculture

    Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers grow crops, oversee farm animals, and take care of farmland. The job can involve strenuous physical work.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$83,770
    • You Should Study:Business, agriculture
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:-5%
    • This Job Is:
      Cooling Down

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Real Talk with Beth Romer

Beth Romer grew up on a farm. Now she’s in charge of Choose Iowa, a program that helps Iowa farmers promote and grow their businesses.
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Good to Eat

Food safety specialists work to keep contaminated food from reaching consumers. They play an important role in protecting public health.
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A farmer drives a red tractor

Outside Work

Mia Tramz pivoted her career from the media business to agriculture. Find out why and how she did it.
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Real Talk with JP Bergmann

“I grew up on an olive orchard. And my dad is a geologist. That combination, and also living in this region of California, got me interested in agriculture.”
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The Business of Bees

“Combine sustainability and innovation. Be good to yourself. Be good to nature. That’s how life should go on.”
a man in a white shirt picks olives from a tree

Liquid Gold

What does an olive oil farmer do? Writer Alexis Benveniste traveled to an olive oil farm and factory on the Italian island of Sicily to find out.
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Compost Power

Urban farmer Domingo Morales leads a composting program that is helping make New York City more sustainable.
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Earth Jobs Today, Space Jobs Tomorrow

Astronaut Sian Proctor shares jobs in key areas—food, water, energy, shelter, and waste management—both on Earth and beyond.
Two LEGO astronauts on the moon tending to plants. One drives a rover in the background.

Lunar Farming

A new study explores the feasibility of growing food on the moon. Could “lunar farmer” be a career one day?
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