Career Roadmap - Agriculture
The Agriculture Career Cluster concentrates on scientific advancement of agriscience, cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, employing advanced technologies and sustainable practices to optimize global food systems. This Cluster also supports other plant- and animal-based industries including regenerative agriculture, sustainable logging, and fisheries. This Cluster has meaningful connections with the Energy and Natural Resources Cluster, highlighting a symbiotic relationship that emphasizes stewardship and resilient communities.
Roadmap Categories
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Technology & Automation
- Animal Systems
- Food Science & Processing
- Plant Systems
- Water Systems
Majors
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Environmental Geoscience
- Earth Science
- Physics
- Policy Studies
- Public Health
Minor
- Biology
- Business
- Cannabis Studies
- Chemistry
- Environment and Society
- Food Studies
- Geography
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Renewable Energy (ESF)
- Physics
- BIO 121 - General Biology I
- BIO 123 - General Biology II
- FST 102 - Food Fights: Contemporary Food Issues
- FST 202 – Agroecology
- GEO 103 - Environment and Society
- GEO 155 - The Natural Environment
- GEO 215 - Global Environmental Change
- GEO 415 – Food: A Critical Geography
- NSD 225 - Nutrition
- PHI 394 - Environmental Ethics General Biology
- ECN 101 - Intro to Microeconomics
- EAR 205 - Water and Our Environment
- EAR 117 - Oceanography
- Environment, Sustainability, and Policy
- Health Humanities
- Law, Society, and Policy
- Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Fraternity
- Biotechnology Society
- Nutrition Education and Promotion Association
- New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG)
- Enactus
- Global Medical Brigades
- oSTEM @ SU
- Slow Food Syracuse University
- Students for Farm Workers
- Oxfam at Syracuse University
- 315 Fishing
- Geography Club
- Omega Alpha Tau
- Undergraduate Organization of Geosciences
- Study Abroad programs - Santiago, Florence
- The BioInspired Institute Syracuse University
- Environmental Finance Center
- Short-Term Study Abroad Program: Environment, Sustainability, and Policy in Costa Rica
- Center for Policy Research
- Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion & Population Health
- SyracuseCoE: Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems
- The SOURCE
- Research in the Ecology and Plant Biology Faculty in the Department of Biology
- Research in the Evolution and Animal Behavior, in the Department of Biology
- Alumni Connections
- Syracuse University LinkedIn Page
- Faculty Advisor/Mentor
- Professional Associations
- Agricultural Managers
- Biological Technicians
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- Data Analytics
- Farm Products
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Scientist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zoologist
- Fish Monger
- O*Net Job Titles
- Certified Food Scientist
- Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) https://www.aalas.org/
- Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) https://primr.org/
- Accredited Agricultural Consultant https://www.asfmra.org/home
- Certified Forester https://www.eforester.org/
- Registered Environmental Laboratory Tech https://www.nrep.org/
- Certified Natural Resources Professional
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection
- Service Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Food and Drug Administration
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Restaurants
- Master of Agriculture
- Master of Food Science
- Master of Science - Biology
- Master of Science - Environmental Studies
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Policy
- https://www.agcareers.com/
- https://ecojobs.com
- https://www.farmandranchjobs.com/
- USA Jobs (General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences) https://naturalresources.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?j=0401&s=relevance&sd=asc&p=1
- Careers in Food www.careersinfood.com
- USDA Careers
- American Water Resources Association Career Center
- American Society of Animal Science https://www.vcwcentralregion.com/agriculture-agribusiness-systems/
- Animal Behavior Society https://animalbehaviorsociety.org/
- National Association of Agricultural Educators
- Student Conservation Association
- Agriculture Future of America
- International Food and Agribusiness Management Association
- New York Farm Bureau Home :: New York Farm Bureau (nyfb.org)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Botanical Society of America (BSA)
These are suggested options. All content listed can be used as a guide to explore different career pathways. It is recommended students make an appointment with their academic and career advisor to discuss options that work best for them.
Career Roadmap Clusters #
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment and Design
- Construction
- Digital Technology
- Education
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Financial Services
- Healthcare and Human Services
- Hospitality, Events and Tourism
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Sales
- Public Services and Safety
- Supply Chain and Transportation