No education requirements
Most jobs in these careers have no training or experience requirements; some might require a high school diploma.
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Fallers
Fishing and Hunting Workers
Logging Equipment Operators
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Agricultural Equipment Operators
High school diploma
Most jobs in these careers require a diploma and some previous work experience.
Farm Labor Contractors
Animal Breeders
Animal Caretakers
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Pest Control Workers
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Log Graders and Scalers
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Agricultural Technicians
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Food Science Technicians
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Forest and Conservation Workers
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Bachelor’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Environmental Engineers
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Food Scientists and Technologists
Clinical Research Coordinators
Foresters
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Water Resource Specialists
Biological Technicians
Agricultural Engineers
Graduate degree
Most jobs in these careers require a graduate degree and extensive related experience.
Animal Scientists
Natural Sciences Managers
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Soil and Plant Scientists