High School >> Career Clusters >> Agricultural and Natural Resources
Careers
in the Agriculture and Natural Resources cluster represent growing employment
opportunities in our global economy.
South Dakota’s agricultural and natural surroundings directly and indirectly provide opportunities for careers in the environment and a multitude of recreational areas. Environmental careers range from water conservation to refuse control and ozone preservation.
Agricultural careers range from agriscience that involves the manufacturing and distribution of farm supplies and equipment to the managing of natural resources.
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Typical College Majors:
- Agribusiness
- Forestry
- Aquaculture
- Geophysical Engineering
- Farm & Ranch Management
- Meteorology
- Fish & Wildlife
Management
Career Opportunities:
| High School Completed | 1 or 2 Years Postsecondary Vocational Training | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Agricultural
Grader/Sorter Agricultural Sprayer Agricultural Supervisor Animal Caretaker Bucker/Faller Farm and Ranch Animals Farmworker Farm Machine Operator Farmer Fisher Forestry Worker Gardener/Groundskeeper Hunter Trapper Inspector of Agricultural Products Landscape Gardner/Lawn Maintenance Worker Logging Tractor Operator Nursery Worker Pest Control Worker Tree Trimmer and Pruner |
Animal Breeder
Biological/Agricultural Technician Fish and Game Warden Nursery Manager |
Chemist Farm Manager Farm Products Purchasing Agent Forester Geologist Meteorologist Soil Conservationist |
Extra Curricular Activities:
- Athletics
- Volunteer/Work Related Experiences
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Student Leadership/Government
- Scouting