AG Careers
Across
- 5. The process of promoting and selling agricultural products, including advertising, distribution, and customer outreach.
- 7. A scientist who studies soil, plants, and farming methods to improve crop production and sustainability.
- 9. _______-Based Careers are jobs in agriculture that focus on sharing information, educating the public, marketing, and advocating for the industry (e.g., ag teachers, extension agents, journalists).
- 10. The practice of using resources in a way that preserves them for future generations while maintaining environmental health.
- 11. A long-term professional journey that typically involves specialized training and advancement within a field.
- 13. A skilled worker who repairs and maintains agricultural machinery, including tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
- 14. Professionals who transport agricultural goods over long distances, playing a key role in the food supply chain.
Down
- 1. Agent A professional who provides research-based education and resources to farmers and communities, often through universities or government agencies.
- 2. Involving two or more areas of study or fields of work that are connected and influence each other.
- 3. A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses in animals, including livestock, pets, and wildlife.
- 4. A specific position of employment where a person is paid to perform a set of tasks, but it may not necessarily lead to long-term career growth.
- 6. The practice of farming, including cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock for food, fiber, and other products.
- 8. Scientist A professional who studies food production, preservation, and safety to improve quality and efficiency.
- 10. _____-Based Careers are jobs in agriculture that involve conducting experiments, analyzing data, and developing innovations to improve farming and food production (e.g., veterinarians, agronomists, food scientists).
- 12. ______-Based Careers are agricultural jobs that require physical work, including operating machinery, planting, harvesting, and caring for livestock (e.g., farmers, ranchers, mechanics).