农业技术
Today’s farming and food production industries are diverse fields with a variety of career opportunities available. Farmers operate farms that produce crops, livestock and dairy products. Typical tasks include all steps of the crop production process, 包括种植, 施肥, 收获和放牧. They determine how to raise crops or livestock by evaluating market conditions, 土壤条件等.
杰克逊的大学 Offers the following program options:
开始
Education is critical for success of the 21st 世纪的农民. In today’s agricultural world, farmers need to be experts on plants and animals, as well as computer literate, 机械倾斜, 商业头脑, 法律的, and knowledgeable about politics and world events. A high school diploma is a minimum; further college 教育 is greatly recommended. An associate degree or bachelor’s degree is recommended.
工作机会
- Agricultural Technology – today’s agricultural producers are, first and foremost, entrepreneurs. Working in agriculture requires knowledge not only of the latest techniques for raising crops and farm animals but also how to operate a successful business. Farmers may serve as sales agents for their production areas, 记录财务状况, 税, production and employee information.
- Increasingly, agricultural producers contract with large business operations, called agribusinesses. These businesses purchase the agricultural commodities and produce the food that goes on grocery store shelves, provide necessary services, educate the community and more. Agricultural-related job opportunities may exist for sales and marketing, 采购代理, 教育, 公共关系, 旅游及其他.
支付
Salaries vary depending on specific job.
- Farmers and agricultural managers start at about $33,110 annually, and the median wage is $64,170
- Agricultural workers earn a median wage of $20,090 annually
- Buyers and 采购代理, farm products $56,270 median
职业前景
Demand is expected to be strong for those with a degree in agriculture. A strong background in business and management will be a plus.
联系
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克里斯蒂Mecey
教授
517.990.1468
