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	Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

	Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

	Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Agricultural and Food Scientists

About 1 in 4 agricultural and food scientists work for Federal, State, or local governments. A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some jobs in applied research; a master's or Ph.D. degree is required for basic research or teaching. Over 1 in 3 agricultural and food scientists are self-employed.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Soil and plant scientists
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,830
Scientific Research and Development Services	1,740
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,580
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	1,500
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,020
Local Government (OES Designation)	550
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	420
State Government (OES Designation)	400
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions	340
Support Activities for Crop Production	260

Career Video

Title: "Soil Scientists"

Duration: 01:41

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