“Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man.” – George Washington

Looking after the land and the animals that live on it, is crucial to our food supply, the ecosystem and the economy.

There’s a whole raft of options from farming and maintaining equipment, to conservation work and animal care. It often involves working outdoors and can require a lot of physical strength.

Being able to combine science and technology with efficient business practices allows for the development of a broad skill set, which is often transferable across a number of working areas.

A career in this industry therefore, can offer something far beyond the obvious.

Related industries you may also be interested in

  • Animal Care

Skills required

  • Strength
  • Stamina
  • Communication skills
  • ICT skills
  • Science skills

Example career options

  • Arborist
  • Farm Worker
  • Game Keeper
  • Zoo Keeper
  • Conservation Officer