AGRICULTURAL CAREERS

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Alexandria Technical & Community College ◆

Anoka Tech ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Anoka-Ramsey Community College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Bemidji State ◆ ◆ ◆

Central Lakes College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Century College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Dakota County Technical College ◆ ◆ ◆

Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College ◆

Hibbing Community College ◆ ◆

Hennepin Technical College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Inver Hills Community College ◆

Itasca Community College ◆

Lake Superior College ◆ ◆

Minnesota State College Southeast ◆

Minnesota State University, Moorhead ◆ ◆ ◆

Minnesota State Community and Technical College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Mesabi Range College ◆ ◆

Metropolitan State ◆ ◆ ◆

Minneapolis Community & Technical College ◆ ◆

Minnesota State University, Mankato ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Minnesota West Community & Technical College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Normandale Community College ◆ ◆

North Hennepin Community College ◆ ◆

Northland Community & Technical College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Northwest Technical College ◆

Pine Technical & Community College ◆

Ridgewater College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Riverland Community College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Rochester Community and Technical College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

St. Cloud State University ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Saint Paul College ◆ ◆ ◆

St. Cloud Technical & Community College ◆ ◆ ◆

South Central College ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Southwest Minnesota State University ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Vermilion Community College ◆ ◆ ◆

Winona State University ◆ ◆

MinnState.edu/online ◆ ◆

State College

Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesMAJORS & PROGRAMS

by Career Cluster

For More Information

Brad Schloesser Director Brad.Schloesser@southcentral.edu (507) 389-7263

Tracy Drash Project CoordinatorTracy.Drash@southcentral.edu (507) 389-7435

Natalie Compart Outreach and RecruitmentNatalie.Compart@southcentral.edu (507) 389-7301

Visit us at centerofagriculture.org

Visit us at agcentric.orgKeith OlanderDirectorKeith.Olander@clcmn.edu(218) 894-5163

Judy BarkaAssistant DirectorJudy.Barka@clcmn.edu(320) 221-0219

Building a new field of dreams in agriculture.

Are you going in the right direction?Explore a future career in Agriculture!

Sourced by National FFA Organization

Sourced by CHS Owner Forum Attendees, 2018

Tomorrow’s Leaders will need Additional Skills

QUALITIES OF A LEADER

TODAY

TOMORROW

Communicator, ListenerVisionary, Passionate, Open-mined

Honest, IntegrityHard-working, Motivated

Knowledgeable

NetworkerDiverse Background, Global Experience

Work-life BalanceTech-savvy

Educated, Less Ag Experience

U.S. Agriculture needs more qualified workers

new jobs each year for ag graduates, but only

available graduates

deficit

Sourced by National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Purdue University

In 2050, there will be

9 BILLION people to feed.

What role could you

play?Sourced by Talent Neuron

Plant

Systems

Animal

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AgribusinessSystems

Food Products

and Processing

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EnvironmentalSystems

Biote

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• Paralegal

• Equine Science

• Animal Science

• Veterinary Technician

• Aquaculture

• Dairy, Lamb, Wool, Swine Management

Veterinarian - $82,650 - $104,450

Animal Scientist - $71,950 - $144,900

Animal Caretaker - $23,900 - $36,650

Biologists - $38,100 - $94,000

Veterinary Technician - $30,000 - $55,300

The median advertised salary in Minnesota for animal system occupations is

about $42,150.

• Biofuels

• Genetic

s• P

hysics

• Life

Science / Evolutio

nary Biology

• Biology and Biotechnology

• Ecology

Dairy Commodity

Grader -

$28,000 - $50,750

Fatty

Acids Materia

ls Scientis

t - $53,650 - $

118,150

Fermentatio

n Micro

biologist - $

51,450 - $82,150

Biological Lab Te

chnician - $32,050 - $

53,800

Chemistry Lab Te

chnician - $34,950 - $

45,050

The median adverti

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lary in M

innesota fo

r biofuel

syste

m occupations is

about $59,200.

• Hydrology

• Soil Science

• Meteorology

• Environmental Science

• Wind Energy Technology

• Aquatic Biology

Environmental / Field Technician - $33,300 - $54,500

Environmental Engineer - $73,650 - $148,350

Environmental Compliance Inspector - $72,700 - $107,650

Water Treatment Specialist - $42,000 - $54,600

Ag Facilities Construction Manager - $81,700 - $100,800

The median advertised salary in Minnesota for environmental system occupations is about $84,050.

• Culinary Arts

• Food Science

• Accounting / Finance

• Food Processing Safety

• Food Service Management

• Communications and Marketing

Chef / Manager - $24,350 - $51,700

Food Scientist / Technologist - $77,800 - $123,150

Food / Consumer Safety Inspector - $49,350 - $69,450

Food Product Machine Operator – $23,150 - $28,000

Food Lab Technician - $31,800 - $43,450

The median advertised salary in Minnesota for food system

occupations is about $49,300.

• Agronomy

• Plant Science

• Comm

odity Marketing

• Grounds M

anagement

• Horticulture / G

reen House M

anagement

• Landscape Design / Construction / Technology

Agronomist / Soil &

Plant Scientist - $73,200 - $94,400

Arborist / Tree W

orker - $41,300 - $72,800

Operations Supervisor - $41,350 - $73,000

Landscaper - $27,000 - $45,350

Landscape Designer - $63,250 - $72,100

The median advertised salary in M

innesota for plant system

occupations is about $44,850.

• Agricultural Science

• Law / Regulation

• Agribusiness Management

• Agricultural Education

• Sales / Marketing

• Accounting / Finance / Insurance

Product Demonstrator - $24,650 - $52,550

Marketing Manager - $89,000 - $154,590

Plant Accountant - $49,250 - $105,200

Supply Chain Analysts - $60,250 - $107,900

The median advertised salary in Minnesota for agribusiness occupations is about $57,800.

• Forestr

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• Wild

life Eco

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• Urb

an Forestry

• Land Surveying / G

eospatia

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• Forestr

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urces

• Natu

ral Reso

urces L

aw Enforcement

Parks Workers

- $25,450 - $

43,450

Park Natu

ralist /

Conservatio

n Scientis

t - $27,900 - $

56,550

Environmental S

cientis

t - $63,400 - $

109,750

Foresters

- $71,650 - $

84,750

Land Surveyors - $

43,200 - $84,650

The median adverti

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47,500.

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Pathway Description

Pathway Description

Working with and caring for animals of all sizes; opportunities to work

directly with animals or to work with products from animals.

Pathway D

escriptio

n

Maintain and manage natu

ral enviro

nment; work

in urban and ru

ral setti

ngs, in th

e �eld

and in th

e lab. P

rotecti

ng wild

life, m

aintaining parks.

Path

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Pathway D

escriptio

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Pathway enhances p

lants, anim

als and m

icroorg

anisms; h

ave a stro

ng interest

and

background in

how science can m

odify an org

anism’s g

enetic composit

ion.

Pathway DescriptionPathway focused on preventing the harmful e�ects of human activities;

knowledge of science and engineering.

Pathway Description

Study the physical, biological and chemical makeup of foods to improve food safety,

create better processes, and enhance nutritional value and shelf-life: develop new �avors.

Pathway D

escriptionStudy plants and how

they impact our w

orld. Feed our growing population;

monitor food quality and safety; develop insect resistant crops; grow

more food w

ith less space; conserve natural resources.

Critical Foundation Knowledge and Skills

Problem Solving - EthicsCritical Thinking - Integrity

Teamwork - Technology ApplicationSafety, Health, & Environment

Organizational & Global SystemsLeadership - Cultural Competence

Lifelong Learning - CreativityCommunications

Innovation

Careers in this pathway determine e�ective use of resources for pro�t, work in teams and using high-tech tools to increase e�ciency.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster - May 2020