Career questions tagged agriculture
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How to become a Farmer?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Farmers on their path! Note: Given the growing interest in the farming field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
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I want to go into landscaping and horticulture. If I don't attend a 2 or 4-year program, Can I work under another person and still be successful?
I graduate high school next year. I'm interested in horticulture and landscaping, but I'm not sure how successful I will be without an education.
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What are some pros and cons of farming and working with animals?
I would like to know what makes farming worth it and what makes it hard. I don't know if this will be my career yet but I am interested in checking it out.
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What is a cow-calf operation for cattle?
What is a cow-calf operation for cattle?
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What things should I know when going into farming?
I am a 10th grader in high school and I am wondering what are some important things to be aware of before you start. I don't have very much experience so I would love to hear some of the pros and cons.
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How can you get involved in farming?
I am a 10th grader in high school and I am interested in farming, but I want to try it out before I go to college for it. What are some ways that I can get involved while still in high school?
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what are all the things you need to know to be a florist and do you have to go to college ?
I would like to be a florist after high school I'm in 9th grad at howards grove WI. I'm in FFA and love agriculture and I would like to know what I have to to get to where i wanna be in the next 5 years.
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What does an agricultural engineer do on a daily basis?
I would like to be in the agricultural industry, I enjoy the thought of engineering but I do not know much about agricultural engineering specifically.
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How should I effectively launch myself in regenerative/permaculture farming? College? Where in the workforce should I start?
I am planning to attend college/University, with an associate degree, but I do not know what is the best choice for me. I want to own a farm and run it for profit while using regenerative/ permaculture/organic, etc.
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What college would be the best to go to?
I am thinking of pursuing a career in agricultural software programming and I am curious what college would be the best to give me this education. Also it would be nice to try to find a college in or around Minnesota.
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I have just completed my masters in agricultural sciences which further specilisation should I opt?
Both my bachelors and masters are from University of the Punjab, Lahore and now I want to study further so please tell where and how should I apply. Thanks
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How would I start being a farm mechanic after college?
I change from auto to farm mechanic
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What would be good to-do list tasks for pursuing a career in agricultural software programming?
It would be useful for me to get more ideas on to-do list tasks so that I can be better prepared for the agricultural software programming career I would like to pursue.
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What kind of education will I need to pursue agricultural software programming?
I want to pursue a career that involves programming or developing software for agricultural use so I am curious on what education I will need to pursue a career like this.
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What types of jobs can fit well with my ADHD?
I want a hands-on kind of job I do not want to work in an office job.
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how is organic farming better for the environment than conventional farming? What’s the difference in the fertilizer and nutrient solution?
Hi, my name is Isabella, I am a middle school student, and I’m interested into being an Agricultural Manager, my 2 questions on Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Careers is, how is organic farming better for the environment than conventional farming? What’s the difference in the fertilizer and nutrient solution?
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Is construction better than agriculture?
Construction is often contrasted with factory-based production, but in many ways agriculture is a better comparison so i was seeing if it would be better to join team agriculture or not.
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What college majors are recommended for someone who wants to further their sustainable horticulture education past a tech school?
What college majors are recommended for someone who wants to further their sustainable horticulture education past a tech school? I want to go to college and further my education but I cannot find a Major that appeals to me.
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How can I become more involved with agriculture ?
I am a sophomore in high school. I am currently taking an agricultural class called intro to greenhouse and crop production and it has sparked an interest in me. I am in FFA. I just wanted to know what I could do to be more involved with agriculture.
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How do farmers make the main some of their money?
Do they harvest their own crops? Do they do all the work and not hire or do they hire.
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How do you feel confident in your career in education?
How do you help feel qualified or confident in your career choice when you are dealing with imposter syndrome as a future teacher (of ag)? I am a sophomore and I am struggling with feeling disconnected from the future profession and anxiety about not know whether or not I’ll be good till after student teaching.
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What are some career options in agriculture that are not farming or ranching?
Hi! I do 4-H, and now that I am thinking about my future, I am looking in going into the agricultural field, but I do not want to be a farmer or a rancher. What other options do I have? Thanks!
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What are the best agricultural schools?
I am interested in agriculture and want to go to school on the west of the US, but don't know what good schools there are. Thanks!
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How long and how difficult are college classes for a person who wants to study agriculture?
In Arizona