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Agronomist Job

Agronomist Job. By: Caleb Aufdenberg. Job Description. Agronomy is a science and a practice that looks at agriculture from an integrated, holistic perspective www.agronomy.org

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Agronomist Job

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  1. Agronomist Job By: Caleb Aufdenberg

  2. Job Description • Agronomy is a science and a practice that looks at agriculture from an integrated, holistic perspective www.agronomy.org • Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. http://www.worky.com/workypedia/agronomist-main-tasks/10/239/5795

  3. Description Cont. • You may classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.http://www.worky.com/workypedia/agronomist-main-tasks/10/239/5795

  4. Education and Training • Must spend 4 years in college for agronomy or something similar • Can’t not go to college • A graduate degree may be necessary for some positions and is generally very helpful in the field • Should have experience in conservation field

  5. Education and Training cont. • http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/47/Agronomist.html • http://www.educationrequirements.org/agronomist.html

  6. Working Conditions • Spend time outdoors conducting research at farms, and also work indoors in the lab. • May work indoors in areas where there isn't temperature control, such as in a barn. • Occasionally wear protective or safety attire. • May travel to and from work sites in a van, car, or truck.

  7. Working Conditions cont. • May work 40 hours a week in offices and laboratories. • May work overtime when solving problems. • May experience competition if researching new products for private companies. • May travel to local or regional farms.

  8. Working Conditions cont. cont. • http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/Industry/en/Home/Agriculture/default.htm?occStatus=OP&occType=conditions&occText=Agronomists&jobId=&jobText=&occId=100229 • http://work.chron.com/pay-scale-agronomists-2160.html

  9. Salary Range • In 2011, the average salary for an agronomist was $53,551with average hourly wages of $20.05 • About 23,551 more than the national average of about 30,000 • http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1324-Job-Search-20-Jobs-that-Pay-Americas-Average-Salary/

  10. Salary Range cont. • http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/47/Agronomist.html • http://work.chron.com/pay-scale-agronomists-2160.html

  11. Satisfying Things • A lot like farming • Good pay • Place to work near us (Monsanto, between us and St. Louis) • A lot of variety

  12. Sacrifices

  13. Tools and Equipment

  14. Clothing

  15. Clubs/Classes

  16. Conclusion

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