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Career pathways
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4-H, FFA and student pathwaysProjects, supervised agricultural experiences, portfolios and interviews.Agribusiness and financeBookkeeping, grain marketing, sales, agricultural lending and accounting.Agricultural mechanics and techniciansDiesel, welding, hydraulics, fabrication, robotics and machinery.Conservation and natural resourcesSoils, water, fisheries, wildlife, forestry and conservation project work.Crop science and agronomyCrop scouting, seed research, nutrient management and production experiments.Dairy careersMilking, calves, herd records, dairy nutrition, equipment and processing.Farm operations and field workEquipment, farm routines, production records, safety and seasonal schedules.Food processing and qualityFood safety, milk processing, traceability, meat and produce handling.Horticulture and greenhousesNursery, market garden, controlled environment and landscape positions.Internships, apprenticeships and job shadowingTraining plans, supervised work, school credit and mentorship.Precision agriculture and technologyGPS guidance, drones, farm sensors, coding and data analysis.Ranch and livestock careersAnimal handling, grazing, breeding, ranch equipment and cattle operations.