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Careers / Soil and Plant Scientists |
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| Job Description |
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Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, 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 |
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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. |
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Education: Most of these occupations 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). |
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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 |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Agricultural and Food Scientists |
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Agricultural and food scientists research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products.
Agricultural and food scientists work in various industries, including colleges and universities, manufacturing, and in scientific research and development. They work in offices, laboratories, and, sometimes, food production facilities. Most agricultural and food scientists work full time.
Agricultural and food scientists need at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution, although many get advanced degrees.
The median annual wage for agricultural and food scientists was $62,470 in May 2015.
Employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow as research into agricultural production methods and techniques continues.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for agricultural and food scientists.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of agricultural and food scientists with similar occupations.
Learn more about agricultural and food scientists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Soil and Plant Scientists |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
3,030 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
2,380 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
2,000 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) |
1,380 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
1,220 |
| Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
950 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
610 |
| State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
540 |
| Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers |
480 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production |
370 |
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