AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENTISTS RESEARCH

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Research animals
• Improve field crops
• Experiment with animals
• Research crops
• Experiment with crops

JOB REQUIREMENTS CONT.

• Improve farm animals
• Study comp of soil
• Create new food products
• Communicate their research
• Find better ways to process food

SKILLS NEEDED

• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Data analysis skills
• Observation skills
• Decision making skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HOURS

• Work in research universities
• Private industries
• Federal government
• Work full time

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree
• Agricultural sciences
• Other related fields

ESTIMATED PAY

• $58,540 per year

JOB OUTLOOK

• 10% growth/average

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