{"id":422,"date":"2017-03-21T14:24:12","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T18:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute-new\/?page_id=422"},"modified":"2023-10-25T14:24:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:24:35","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-aside-container\"><div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\"><div class=\"ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M91.47 162.49c0-9.2-6.14-17.37-14.31-19.42v-9.19l-14.31-3.07v13.29c-8.18 3.06-14.31 10.22-14.31 19.41 0 6.13 3.07 12.27 7.16 15.33v104.24h7.15v7.16h14.31v-7.16h7.15V177.82c4.09-4.09 7.16-9.2 7.16-15.33zM129.28 121.61c4.09-3.06 8.17-5.11 12.26-8.17 17.37-10.22 38.84-17.38 61.32-21.46 6.13-1 11.24-2 17.37-3.07 12.27-1 24.53-2 35.77-2A310.14 310.14 0 01326.51 95c21.47 5.11 41.91 14.31 57.23 25.55V139l97.09-28.62L256 0 31.17 113.44 129.28 138z\"><\/path><path d=\"M256 97.09c47 0 90.95 11.24 118.55 29.63v38.84H138.48v-38.84C165.05 108.33 209 97.09 256 97.09M137.45 174.75v156.36l50.08 50.08v30.66h137.96v-32.7l48.03-48.04V174.75H137.45zM417.47 425.13h-89.93L256 511l-68.47-85.85h-93s-94 0-94 86.87h511c-.04-86.89-94.06-86.89-94.06-86.89z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">96% of AGI students<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\">get jobs within 6 months of graduation. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>It&#8217;s important to enjoy&nbsp;what you do for a living. And, after two years of hard work in the Agricultural Institute, you deserve to find the job of your dreams&nbsp;&#8212; or one that will lead you on the path to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The possibilities are exciting, and we&#8217;re here to help you start (or re-start) your career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#career-opportunities\">Career Opportunities for AGI Students<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">A Family Affair<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">AGI grad Jeremiah Jones raises Animal Welfare Approved free-range hogs, grows and processes his own feed, and is president of the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/agpack-strong-a-family-affair\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/agpack-strong-a-family-affair\/\"><span class=\"text\">Read Jeremiah&#8217;s story<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremiah Jones, his wife and two young daughters.\" class=\"wp-image-3926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2019\/12\/Jones-Family-crop.jpg 1471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-opportunities\">Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"section-head wp-block-paragraph\">With a degree from AGI, you&#8217;ll be prepared for a wide variety of agriculture-related careers. Check out&nbsp;all that&#8217;s possible with&nbsp;each of our six majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"section-head wp-block-heading\">Agribusiness Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2016\/07\/collin-blalock-feature.jpg\" alt=\"NC&#160;State College of Agriculture and LIfe Sciences student Collin Blalock sits on the back of a tractor with in a field. He is surrounded by bushels of produce.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Our agribusiness management curriculum trains students on the fundamentals of business activity, from sales and marketing to international trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will prepare you to succeed in managerial positions in ag and ag-related businesses, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Lobbying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Import\/Export<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Crops Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/01\/specialty-crops.jpg\" alt=\"photo of radish crop\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">Field&nbsp;crops account for nearly 40% of farm cash receipts in North Carolina. With the growing population, this number is expected to&nbsp;increase while arable land is decreasing. Exploring new ways to grow more crops with less land is more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\">A major in field crops technology will equip you for any of these potential careers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Chemical Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seed Production and Processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Agriculture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2016\/12\/bone-scholar-laura-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Johnson is one of the 2016 Bone Scholars, studying animal science.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a general agriculture degree, you&#8217;ll be ready for a job in any area of agriculture. You can also choose a concentration in agribusiness management, field crop production, general livestock management, poultry management, and swine management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential jobs with this degree include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Chemical Distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Farm Operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horticultural Science Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2020\/04\/horticulture_NASA-e1587668432876.jpg\" alt=\"Hands on Learning\" class=\"wp-image-4013\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested in growing, installing, or maintaining ornamentals, landscape plants and edibles, our horticultural science management major is for you. We provide a foundation of science-based horticultural knowledge&nbsp;while emphasizing artistic and nutritional principles of plant use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can succeed in careers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horticulture Entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landscape Foreman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pest Management Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock and Poultry Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2017\/03\/pig-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of a pig\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The livestock and poultry management degree&nbsp;is for students interested in working with livestock (dairy, beef and swine) and poultry (broiler, turkey and commercial egg) species. We train you for positions in live production, technical consultation, or with allied industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Career possibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poultry Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestock Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed and Equipment Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turfgrass Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2016\/07\/turf.fieldday.7257-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Crowd at Turfgrass Field Day\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoy working outdoors or creating beautiful surroundings, a career in turfgrass management may be for you. 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