Careers in the Agricultural Industry

Ms. KozelMrs. O’Brien

Advanced Animal ScienceFall 2011

What are the Career Areas?1. Production Agriculture

2. Agriculture Mechanics

3. Agriculture Sales & Service

4. Agriculture Processing

5. Forestry

6. Horticulture

7. Rural Recreation & Natural Resources

8. Agriculture Marketing & Business Management

Which career fields will we cover?

Advanced animal science, will cover agriculture processing as this field deals mainly with animal science

related work.

Agriculture ProcessingWhat does this career field include?

Processing and distributing food sources worldwide

Jobs in this field include: Meat Processors Meat Distributors USDA Graders/Inspectors

Chicken ProcessorsWork in Poultry PlantsAssigned job on assembly line

Unload live birds from trailerSlaughter, dress, cut, and prepare birdsPack processed poultry into cartons to

be shippedMaintain clean and hygienic environmentWrite delivery ordersKeep detailed records

Chicken Processor Cont.Salary on average

$20,000- $35,000Work Environment

Indoor/Outdoor careerLong periods of standingLoading and unloading

Consumer Safety InspectorEmployed by the USDAWork in a privately owned meat,

poultry, or egg processing plantEnsure plant is operating within

HACCP standardsEnsure sanitation is maintained at

all timesAlso ensure consumer protection in

errors such as mislabeling products

Consumer Safety Inspector Cont.

Must have Bachelor’s Degree and one year of job related experience

Salary ranges from $24,000 to $56,000

Work ConditionsIndoor/Outdoor Long periods of standingPossible travel from plant to plant

What career will you choose?