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4H USA
The organization promotes leadership, citizenship and life skills in young people. Web site has blogs, message boards and other interactive activities.
www.4husa.org

AACC International
Formerly the American Association of Cereal Chemists, AACC is a nonprofit professional organization specializing in grain research and in the use of grains in foods. Keep up with the latest technology in food science and learn more about careers in cereal chemistry on their Web site.
www.aaccnet.org

Agrow Knowledge
The Student Corner has employment and internship resources, and career planning information for the career cluster of agriculture, food and natural resources.
www.agrowknow.org

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
This section of the US Department of Agriculture Web site discusses sustainability, biotechnology, energy options, organic production and other environmental and social issues related to agriculture.
www.nal.usda.gov/afsic

American Phytopathological Society
The Web site for this organization, devoted to the study of plant diseases and their control, has a Career and Placement section, and an Education Center.
www.apsnet.org

Future Farmers of America
Explore more than 330 agriculturally related careers and other resources in the Middle School, High School and Collegiate section of the Web site. Information includes descriptions, education requirements, working conditions and scholarship opportunities.
www.ffa.org

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
This State agency offers a variety of information about Minnesota's agriculture industry. Read information about the various categories of the agriculture industry. View licensure facts and get food safety tips.
www.mda.state.mn.us

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
The Minnesota DNR has career profiles, job postings, information about the Minnesota Conservation Corps and internships opportunities for anyone interested in working with State parks, fishing and wildlife, waterways and more.
www.dnr.state.mn.us

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association
Learn about the latest news and issues affecting this industry.
www.mvma.org

National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization
PAS' Career Programs link to several projects and resources designed to help job seekers and students explore and prepare for different agriculture careers.
www.nationalpas.org

Society of American Foresters
The Web site's Students section has job market information, job seeking tools and current job openings in the Career Center.
www.safnet.org

Team Ag Ed
This coalition of agriculture educators promotes the training and workforce development of people in the field.
www.teamaged.org

Job Titles
In addition to the jobs listed in this section, also consider these job titles:

  • Agricultural Sales
  • Animal Breeders
  • Animal Scientists
  • Astronomers
  • Commercial Fishers
  • Conservation Scientists
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Fish and Game Wardens
  • Food Processing Workers
  • Forestry Technicians
  • Geographers
  • Loggers
  • Marine Biologists
  • Meteorologists
  • Mining Machine Operators
  • Organic Farmers
  • Park Rangers
  • Poultry Farm Workers
  • Water Treatment Plant Operators
  • Zoologists


 

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