Botanist - plant scientist, physiologist, taxonomist, breeder, weed scientist Horticulturist - tree fruits, vine crops, landscape flowers and shrubs, gardener Landscape architect - designs gardens, irrigation systems, selects plants Turf manager - grow ballfield grasses, golf courses, parks Arborist / Forestor - tree manager, forest manager, lumber industry, forest ranger Geologist - studies and searches for sources of oil, fertilizers Soil Scientist - studies soil to understand how it supports plant growth, holds water, fertility Hydrologist - studies water, irrigation manager Chemist - designs and invents new and safer chemicals for crop protection Engineers - designs and invents new and efficient tractors, tools Mechanics - maintains farm-type equipment (tractors, mowers, plows, planters, harvesters) Entomologist - studies insects as pests, predators, parasites, vectors of disease Plant Pathologist - studies diseases of plants Microbiologist - studies bacteria, viruses, fungi Meteorologist - studies climate and weather, forecast storms and bad weather Range manager - studies cattle grazing lands, animals, plants Cattle rancher - raises cattle Veterinarian - animal doctor Sanitation engineer - waste management, composting, recycling Farmer - grows food and fiber crops, ornamental plants Crop consultant - assists farmers to monitor crops and pests Computer specialist - create programs to store data, communications Dietician - advises menu planning, healthful eating habits Health counselor - teachers, home economics, healthful living habits Food technologist - studies and designs food preparation, airplane, restaraunt, schools Chefs - designs menus and prepares meals Grocery stores - produce manager, meat cutter (butcher) Lawyers - defend farmers, land users, help make laws about water and land rights Bankers - loan money for farming operations Land use planners - plan for city growth Some Subjects You Can Study in College Ag Engineering Ag Economics Ag Technology Management Ag Education Animal Sciences Biochemistry Chemistry Computer Sciences Engineering Entomology Environmental Science Family Studies Family and Consumer Resources Home Economics Education Landscape Architecture Merchandising and Consumer Studies Microbiology Nutritional Science Plant Pathology Plant Sciences Range Management Renewable Natural Resources Studies Soil and Water Science Veterinary Science Watershed Management Wildlife and Fisheries Science
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