Agriculture and food scientist
By: Allyson Skinner
what does a agriculture and food scientist
Work evironment
man looking at the chickens
looking at the eggs
looking at walnuts
Training required
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Job Outlook
Employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow as research into agricultural production methods and techniques continues.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm