Agriculuture, Forestry, Environment

Careers in agriculture and forestry make up one of the largest industries and sources of long-term employment. These careers mostly focus on food production, alternative energies, among many other important resources for sustainability.

In addition, these careers particularly those associated with Forestry - conserve our natural resources and assure we have bountiful supplies of land to utilize in the future. Many of the careers in the agriculture and Forestry industry are considered “Green Careers,” meaning that the careers are involved in preserving or protecting our environmental resources.

Many careers in agriculture and forestry will place workers in food production environments, including farms. In addition, some careers may place employees in wild environments that are involved in commodity production, including forests, rivers, mountains, and natural other areas.

It is recommended that those seeking a career in agriculture one needs to have a passion for agriculture, be solutions driven and have a good understanding of the agriculture industry.. You need a feel for a good deal, beside the numbers. You also need empathy and being considerate. Each person circumstances are different so don’t judge too quickly.

And also one needs to have a good understanding of agricultural industries and the sector at large and a good knowledge of various disciplines within agriculture, forestry to work in the industry.

Most experts say that it is important to always keep abreast with all industry factors that have an influence on profitability or what we refer to as risk.