Food production and agriculture is the third-largest industry in New Jersey, after pharmaceuticals and tourism.
Today’s county vocational-technical school’s agriculture, natural resources and animal sciences programs are science-based and technology-driven, to prepare students for continued study and a wide range of career pathways.
Career pathways in this industry include:
- Agricultural Scientist
- Commercial Fisherman
- Farm manager
- Game Warden
- Greenhouse Specialist
- Plant Scientist
- Stable Manager
- Veterinary Assistant/Technician
- Animal Trainer
- Environmental Scientist
- Floral Designer
- Landscape Designer/Landscaper
- Park Ranger
- Soil and Water Conservationist
- Turf Management Specialist
- Wildlife Biologist
For students and parents:
To see what agriculture, natural resources and animal science programs the vocational-technical school in your county offers, find your school.
For more information about careers in these areas:
O*Net Online has comprehensive information on all types of jobs, including surveys that help people find careers they might enjoy.
FFA is the national student organization for agricultural education. Most county vocational-technical schools with agriculture programs have an FFA chapter.