Career opportunities in Agriculture, be the change for the future!

Ramesh Chaurasia-Agri Business

For too long a time, agriculture has been treated unfairly and as a backward industry that

doesn’t offer great career opportunities. However, recent statistics say otherwise. Not only

do careers in agriculture offer tremendous opportunities for career growth, but some of them are financially great, too. So, if you want a stable career that will make a difference for

generations to come, get a job in agriculture.

1. Natural sciences managers: They coordinate with and supervise other scientists and

technicians on research and development projects. You might be in charge of

investigating the long-term effects of organic versus inorganic farming on the soil. Many

career scientists looking for their next challenge, even move into a management role.

While some may work solely on administrative tasks, many natural sciences

managers continue their own research with their duties.

2. Water Resource Specialist: Water resource specialists figure out where to get proper

water from. Whether it’s sourced from wells, lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water,

these specialists also develop testing and monitoring programs to assure that the

water we drink is safe. If you are the one to look after the environment conservation

this is a top career choice. As a water resource specialist, you’ll monitor the health of

bodies of water, develop conservation plans, investigate sources of water pollution

and create systems to reduce contaminants in storm water runoff.

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3. Water Engineer: Water engineers are the geniuses that design pipelines, pumping

stations, sewers, treatment plants, and every connection in between. According to the

UN, the increase in the use of chemical fertilizer and pesticide in farms contaminates the

groundwater and jeopardizes the health of agricultural workers. Water engineers are

asked to figure out ways to process wastewater safely for the environment and as a

valuable agricultural resource.

4. Agricultural engineer: Being an agricultural engineer is much more than designing

agricultural equipment and machinery, engineers also test them out to ensure that

they work properly and that they were made within government regulations. But it’s

not all fun and games: agricultural engineers usually work overtime as most

manufacturers require their help even on weekends.

5. Farm manager: One of the highest-paying agriculture careers, but it comes with a lot

of hard work and responsibility. One day you may be outside in the heat, inspecting

crops and taking soil samples, and the next day you are in the office checking market

prices, negotiating sales to a food processing plant, and creating financial reports.

Managing a farm requires a skill set of someone who is analytical and extremely

organized. Previous experience in agricultural work is essential, and the complexity

of large, modern farms may also require related agriculture or business degree.

6. Food Scientist: If you’ve ever wondered who’s responsible for creating the nutritional

information printed on the back of your pack of chips, it’s food scientists. Food scientists gather this information to ensure safety and to determine how long processed items can be preserved. They normally work with other scientists to make sure that the food produced in the agricultural sector is safe for consumption.

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7. Buyer and purchasing agent: If you love working with people, this may be one of the

best careers in agriculture for you. As a buyer for agricultural products, like finding

the best cotton for a clothing manufacturer, you’ll get to interview vendors and visit

suppliers to learn about their merchandise. You’ll also attend trade shows and

meetings and negotiate for the best prices.

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Author-Ramesh Chaurasia

A superior and highly experienced entrepreneur in the field of business for quite a long time now. Also, a philanthropist, author and public speaker who believes in working towards the overall well being and betterment of the society as a whole.