According to the University of Arkansas's Department of Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology, "We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology. Graduates with this degree have a broad knowledge of agricultural disciplines and specific skills related to their area of interest in education, communication and technology. Students can take advantage of a flexible curriculum to prepare themselves for careers as certified agricultural education teachers, extension and industry educators/trainers, agricultural communicators, agricultural technology specialists, and agricultural production and processing managers, to name a few. We also provide the opportunity for graduate studies in agricultural education."
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Broad Knowledge of Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Machine Operation Skills |
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Communication Skills (Oral & Written) |
Observation Skills |
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Computer Skills |
Organized |
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Critical Thinking Skills |
Physical Stamina |
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Data Analysis |
Public Speaking/Presentation Skills |
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Decision Making |
Research Skills |
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Detail Oriented |
Self-Motivated |
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Interpersonal |
Team Player |
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Listening Skills |
Technical Skills |
Ag Recruitment & Placement Service
BlueSkySearch - Online job center for Agriculture, Produce, Food Industry.
Conservation Job Board - a natural resource career website that lists the latest jobs in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, ecology and other fields related to natural resources.
ENDS Report - International listing.
Environmental Career Opportunities
Farm and Ranch Jobs - an agricultural career website that features the latest jobs in farm production, animal science, and agribusiness.
Forestry & Natural Resources Jobs Listing
Nature Jobs - lists professional positions related to life sciences and different scientific disciplines.
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Explore Careers in Life Sciences
Careers in Forestry and Natural Resources
Institute of Food Technologists - the career center provides insights and information to help advance your career in food science and the food industry.
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
American Society of Landscape Architects - resources for professional development and an education tool for environmental design.
The Botanical Society of America - a group whose mission is focused around botany and has many resources for career and employment opportunities.
Environmental Careers Organization
National Association of Conservation Districts
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Natural Resources Protective Association
U.S Department of Agriculture - provides up to date information about agriculture in the U.S.
US Fish & Wildlife Service - a great resource forinformation about careers and benefits that US Fish & Wildlife has to offer.
United States Forest Service - resource for services and employment that the USFS has available.
