Agriculture

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Agriculture and Natural Resources - Industry Sector Pathways:

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Mechanics
  • Agriscience
  • Animal Science
  • Forestry and Natural Resources
  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Plant and Soil Science

Agriculture is one of California’s largest and most vital industries, which generates about $32 billion in products and more than $125 billion of economic impact each year. Ten percent of California workers are engaged in agriculture and related occupations. Because the demand for agricultural specialists throughout the state in both urban and rural areas is high, there are more job openings than there are qualified applicants. Within the Agriculture and Natural Resources pathways, workers in some of the fastest-growing and/or highest-wage occupations in California include agricultural marketing and sales personnel, agricultural engineers, laboratory and research technicians, animal reproduction specialists, environmental scientists, landscape and turf managers, and pest management specialists.