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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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- Agricultural technicians help agricultural and food scientists with testing and research related to plants, animals, fibers, and food and beverage products.
What do they typically do
- Follow protocols to collect, prepare, analyze, and properly store crop or animal samples
- Operate farm equipment and maintain agricultural production areas to conform to scientific testing parameters
- Examine animal and crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems
- Prepare and operate laboratory testing equipment
- Compile and analyze test results
- Prepare charts, presentations, and reports describing test results
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Average AnnualJob Growth +0.9%Job OpeningEducation & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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