Agricultural education is instruction about crop production, livestock management, soil and water conservation, and various other aspects of agriculture. Agricultural education includes instruction in food education, such as nutrition. Agricultural and food education improves the quality of life for all people by helping farmers increase production, conserve resources, and provide nutritious foods.
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Agricultural Engineers Wage: $76,000 10 Year Growth Rate: 8.6% Self Employed: 0.0% Unemployment Rate: 3.0% Employed Part Time: 7.3% Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree |
Soil and Plant Scientists Wage: $64,000 10 Year Growth Rate: 8.4% Self Employed: 19.5% Unemployment Rate: 4.0% Employed Part Time: 11.4% Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree |
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Food Technologists and Scientists Wage: $62,000 10 Year Growth Rate: 10.3% Self Employed: 16.3% Unemployment Rate: 4.0% Employed Part Time: 11.4% Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers Wage: $60,000 10 Year Growth Rate: 1.1% Self Employed: 0.0% Unemployment Rate: 1.1% Employed Part Time: 9.3% Education Requirements: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
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Agricultural Workers Wage: $26,000 10 Year Growth Rate: 0.0% Self Employed: 0.2% Unemployment Rate: 10.9% Employed Part Time: 14.7% Education Requirements: Short-term on-the-job training |
Agricultural Equipment Operators Wage: $23,000 10 Year Growth Rate: -5.0% Self Employed: 0.2% Unemployment Rate: 10.9% Employed Part Time: 14.7% Education Requirements: Moderate-term on-the-job training |