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Jancarlo
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How many years do I need for a good agriculture career?
what good careers can i get
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Ravini Gunaratne
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New Albany, Ohio
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Agriculture covers a wide range of topics. I started my career in agriculture manufacturing and have never regretted it. My education is in Accounting and Economics, but I've worked with people from various fields like Agriculture, Finance, Biology, Physics, Business Administration, Graphic Design, Food Sciences, and Nutrition.
Your path in agriculture can vary based on your interests.
If you like numbers, math, logic, or problem-solving, there are many opportunities in agriculture finance. A lot of U.S. agriculture focuses on corn, and risk management often involves commodities trading. This area involves quick trading and managing risks.
If you are creative and enjoy science and food, many companies have food labs where new ingredients and products are developed. They create things like oil for donuts, spices for meat, formulas for beer, and even fat combinations that mimic sweetness. It can feel like a real-life Willy Wonka factory.
If you love nature and travel, and have some science knowledge, there are roles that involve visiting farms for crop insurance and recommending GMOs. These jobs might also include training on organic farming and new watering techniques. People in this field aren't in the office much, but we get to read their reports.
Your path in agriculture can vary based on your interests.
If you like numbers, math, logic, or problem-solving, there are many opportunities in agriculture finance. A lot of U.S. agriculture focuses on corn, and risk management often involves commodities trading. This area involves quick trading and managing risks.
If you are creative and enjoy science and food, many companies have food labs where new ingredients and products are developed. They create things like oil for donuts, spices for meat, formulas for beer, and even fat combinations that mimic sweetness. It can feel like a real-life Willy Wonka factory.
If you love nature and travel, and have some science knowledge, there are roles that involve visiting farms for crop insurance and recommending GMOs. These jobs might also include training on organic farming and new watering techniques. People in this field aren't in the office much, but we get to read their reports.
Wade Johnson - MBA, PMP, CSM
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Some of have a green thumb. Your question depends on your definition of 'good'. You want to work for a company or have your own farm/ranch. You can start today with self-study and a small garden plot. Some books I'll recommend:
The Unsettling of America by Wendell Berry
Folks, This Ain't Normal by Joel Salatin
Locally Laid by Lucie B Amunden
All these lean toward self-sustaining, small operations, and issues with our current way of doing thing.
The Unsettling of America by Wendell Berry
Folks, This Ain't Normal by Joel Salatin
Locally Laid by Lucie B Amunden
All these lean toward self-sustaining, small operations, and issues with our current way of doing thing.