Today we are going to see some of the places you might work if you want to get into a career in agriculture.
So we are going to a farm again?
Yes and a few other places as well. Not all agriculture jobs are on farms.
Farm production and agricultural services like farmers, farm workers, managers and veterinarians make up 2.6% of the work force in the US.
Input suppliers might work at a place like this. They handle retail sales of farm equipment, seed, fertilizer and chemical supplies as well as manufacturing equipment and chemicals. They are around .3% of the work force.
Processing and marking, which accounts for 2.4% of the agriculture jobs, can include working in clothes shops, and textile manufacturing. They might process meats, dry goods, fruits, baked goods and drinks.
How about a place like this? Does this have anything to do with agriculture?
That includes grocery stores, restaurants, convenience and carry out stores.
10.2% of our work force is involved with agriculture wholesale and retail trade establishments.
Many agriculture jobs are indirect businesses. These include chemical and fertilizer mining and manufacturing food processing machinery. These jobs are .4 % 0f the work force.
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Agriculture accounts for many more jobs than you might think!
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