Agriculture Scientist
Agriculture scientists study ways to improve the safety and productivity of crops. As such, they are important to maintaining and increasing the world’s food supply. Some agricultural scientists research the biological and chemical processes by which crops and livestock grow. Others study ways to improve the quality, quantity, and safety of agricultural products. An agricultural scientist may specialize in a particular type of food, plant, animal, or environment.
A Day in the Job
An agricultural scientist may work for a private farm, company, or processing plant, a university, or the government. Most agricultural scientists spend a majority of their time in an office or a laboratory where they conduct tests and experiments. They may also visit farms or processing plants to take samples or assess overall conditions. Sometimes job duties include writing grants for research projects or communicating findings with other organizations, policy-makers or the public through written reports or oral presentations.
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Potential Employers
College and Universities
Food Manufacturing
Federal Government
