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July 15, 2010
Ag Career and Job Search Tools

Where can I start my ag career and job search?

These are stating points for discovering and researching agricultural jobs and careers.

July 15, 2010
Looking For A Job In Agriculture?

The outlook for agriculture employment is good. Several resources and tools can assist you in discovering agriculture job opportunities.

Employment prospects for farmers, ranchers, and production managers are expected to decline over the next seven years, with notable exceptions in organic farming, horticulture, and aquiculture. The overall outlook for careers in agriculture and food science is brighter—job growth in these areas is expected to keep pace with the average of other occupations in the United States.

Larger Farms, Fewer Jobs

July 15, 2010
This Week In Ag 0007 - Agriculture Job Outlook, Asian Carp, and Ag Sustainability

Where should you be looking for your next ag job or enhancing your ag career? What is the true opportunity of Asian carp for Illinois plus how big is the sport fishing market?

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July 15, 2010
What are Careers in Sustainable Agriculture?

What jobs are there in sustainable agriculture?

Melissa Waldron Lehner, Paydirt Ventures, explains what the Careers in Sustainable Agriculture webinar is all about. Event is June 08, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EDT), registration required.

June 25, 2010
Agricultural Jobs

Starting a job search in agriculture? Hear from recruiters what is needed in agriculture and build your network.

Agricultural jobs - Discovering, finding, and landing a job in agriculture means understanding the marketplace, connecting with your network, and learning what skills are needed.