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Natural Resources and Agriscience

Natural Resources and Agriscience:
Careers in this path are related to agriculture, the environment and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture and wildlife.

Is This Career Path for You?
Are you a nature lover? Are you practical, curious about the physical world, and interested in plants and animals? Do you enjoy hunting or fishing? Do you like to garden or mow the lawn? Are you interested in protecting the environment? This could be your career path!

Career Categories

  • Agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Animal Health Care
  • Forestry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Fisheries Management
  • Wildlife Management

Courses in School

  • Agriculture
  • Math
  • Astronomy
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Geography
  • Biological Sciences
  • Animal Science

Sample Careers and the Levels of Education Required

Career HS 1-2 Years Past HS Undergraduate Graduate Degree
Farmer
Chemist
Oceanographer
Physicist
Landscaper
Forester
Marine Biologist
Conservation Agent