Working the Land
Interested in a career in agriculture? Meet some of the people who make their living bringing food, fuel, and fiber to the nation and the world. Discover how technology, science, and innovation plays a huge part in many exciting ag careers that you can pursue.
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Beekeeper
Randy Oliver, commercial beekeeper.
Pest Control Advisor
Entomologist
Agronomist
Viticulturalist
Water and Crop Management Specialist
Large Animal Veterinarian
Nancy Martin, Veterinarian
University of California, Davis
Biometeorology Specialist
Rick Snyder, Biometeorologist
University of California, Davis
Rick’s job is to work with biology and atmosheric science to explore how they relate together.
Fiber Science Specialist
Danita Cook, Fiber Scientist
University of California, Davis
Textiles are everywhere you look. Anything that is fiberous is considered a textile. Fiber, including wool, cotton, silk, and hemp all come from agriculture.
Food Safety Specialist
Kathie Griley, Food Safety Specialist
University of California, Davis.
Teaching food safety to future culinarians.
Fish Biologist
Lisa Thompson, Fish Biologist
University of California, Davis
As a fish biologist, Lisa Thompson’s main job is to do field research and also work with the public to educate them about fish issues.
University Plant Scientist
Kent Bradford, Plant Scientist
University of California, Davis
Kent Bradford’s work involves seed biology and seed production related to improving crop varieties for the production of agriculture.
Horticulturist
As a horticulturist, Ellen Zagory’s job is primarily to know plants – to know the names of plants, understand how they grow, and observe their characteristics.