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Are there jobs in plant sciences? Yes! More than you can imagine!

Graduates from this department are prepared to pursue a wide range of careers, including various technical and management positions in agricultural and business enterprises, farming, or consulting; public, private, and non-profit agencies; Cooperative Extension; international development; teaching; or agricultural and environmental journalism and communication services. Graduates are qualified to pursue graduate studies in the natural and agricultural sciences, such as plant biology, genetics, breeding, horticulture, agronomy, biotechnology, ecology, environmental studies, pest management, education, or business management.

 

 

 
“It is tough to find quality individuals and get them to enter our industry,” says Todd Collins, western regional sales manager from Harris Moran Seed Company. “We want young people to know that there are multiple areas for employment within horticulture and plant sciences.” Chad Smith, manager of sustainability initiatives at Earthbound Farms, agrees with Collins. He says the industry encompasses more than just research and development. “Studying plant sciences doesn’t mean you will have to work in a lab and do research all day. There are many different opportunities from microbiologist to marketing,” Smith says.

Check out these articles about careers in Plant Sciences:
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