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- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage
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Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Animal scientists conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
What do they typically do
- Travel between facilities to oversee the implementation of new projects
- Conduct research and experiments to improve the productivity and sustainability of field crops and farm animals
- Communicate research findings to the scientific community, food producers, and the public
- Study the composition of soil as it relates to plant growth, and research ways to improve it
- Create new food products and develop new and better ways to process, package, and deliver
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.7%Job Opening 3Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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