Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Explore potential careers and develop industry-specific skills for success in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Below is a quick snapshot of relevant industries, professional associations, community-specific resources and related Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to help direct students along their career path in agriculture, natural resources and related industries.

Occupations and Broad Industries

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Policy and Government Affairs
  • Agricultural Research and Development
  • Animal Care and Research
  • Animal Production and Aquaculture
  • Conservation
  • Crop Production
  • Energy
  • Environmental Economics
  • Food Production Systems
  • Food Science
  • Forestry
  • Plant and Soil Science
  • Statistics
  • Sustainability
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Wildlife and Land Management

Example Employers

  • Angell Animal Medical Center
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
  • Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC)
  • Helena Agri-Enterprises
  • FMC
  • McCormick & Co.
  • Mountaire Farms
  • Perdue Farms
  • Petco
  • Star Roses and Plants
  • US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • 91Ô­´´
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Winbak Farm

General Resources

Animal

Entomology, Wildlife Ecology

Environment, Conservation

Food

Plant & Soil