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Social
Sociable, responsible, humanistic, and religious are words that describe you. You like to work in groups and enjoy being central in the group. You have strong verbal and interpersonal skills, but avoid intellectual problem-solving and also avoid training, developing, curing or enlightening others. You perceive yourself as understanding, idealistic, and helpful.
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Agricultural Communicator
Showing the world a brighter agriculture.
As an agricultural communicator, you might- present what’s happening in agriculture to the public through social media, print, television, radio, and the Web
- raise public awareness of agriculture and agricultural issues, science, and research
- market agricultural products to target audiences
You might be hired by a
- magazine or newspaper
- advertising and marketing agency
- corporation
- radio or television station
- land-grant university
- government agency
You need
- strong written and oral communication skills
- a bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or agricultural communication
College courses you’ll take will likely include
- communication
- chemistry
- biology
- agricultural economics
- agricultural electives
Majors
Agricultural Science & Business Teacher
Touching lives, teaching about life.
As an agricultural science and business teacher, you will- prepare middle and high school students for successful careers
- develop and deliver curricula across a wide range of agricultural subjects
You may work
- in a rural, suburban, or urban public school
- as an advisor of a local FFA student organization emphasizing leadership, personal growth, and career success
- as the coordinator and supervisor of student agricultural experiences
- with adults, teaching agricultural production, business, or mechanical subjects
You should be interested in
- agricultural science and business
- working with people
In college, you need
- a strong foundation in communication and science
- an undergraduate major in agricultural education
- to prepare to get your state teaching license
Majors
Extension Educator
Making the community a better place to live.
As an Extension educator, you may- facilitate or coach partners in city and state organizations as they solve local problems
- improve life for local residents by helping others make decisions, confront issues, and solve problems
- make education and research from land-grant universities useful to people in local communities
- teach or facilitate educational programs on topics as diverse as leadership training, land-use planning, environmental sustainability, family nutrition, money management, and business development
You will work for a land-grant university at
- a county Extension office or
- the university
You will need
- a master's degree
- professional experience
- demonstrated leadership and management skills
- experience identifying community needs, developing and successfully carrying out educational programs
- a history of working effectively with others
- the ability to manage change with a combination of knowledge, skill and a positive attitude
Majors
All academic majors in the College of Agriculture are good preparation.
Naturalist
Interpreting the scheme of things.
As a naturalist, you may- study the natural environment and share what you learn
- help people learn to live more productively on Earth without destroying the environment
- write magazine and news articles
- produce mass-media programs on topics such as biological diversity and endangered species
- teach in outdoor classrooms
You may work at a
- national park
- zoo
- media production company
You need to
- be at ease presenting programs to audiences of 500
- be at ease working one-on-one with school children
- be both a scientist and skilled communicator
- earn a college degree in natural resources, environmental science, or a similar program
- understand the scientific aspects of relationships between humans and the environment
College courses you’ll take should include
- ecological sciences
- communication theory
- education principles
- resource management
- social sciences
Majors
Natural Resources & Environmental Science