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Agriculture Technician Postsecondary Teacher Agricultural Technician

Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.

Jobs available locally

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$34,976 – $92,701

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

11,001

Demand Locally

+1 %

Annual Wage Range

$49,250 – $183,324

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

Jobs available locally

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$34,976 – $92,701

Program Level:

Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Agricultural Sciences

Institute:

Science & Technology

College:

PAC

What is the agriculture program?

The agriculture program is committed to providing strong academic preparation for those seeking careers in the diverse agricultural and natural resources management area. The Associate of Science program offers part of the core curriculum coursework needed to complete a Baccalaureate degree.

Agriculture Program Highlights

The Associate of Science with a concentration in Agriculture provides a solid academic background coupled with introductory courses in the various areas of the dynamic agricultural and the renewable natural resources industry. Jobs are available in several areas of agriculture including production, supply, processing and marketing, planning and managing renewable natural resources, and providing technical assistance to the agricultural industry. Palo Alto College has many opportunities available to aid in hands-on learning such as: