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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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Careers in the agriculture, food, and natural resources cluster involve working with plants, animals, and the environment.

Instructions

Each tab below includes a list of common career options based on the typical level of education each occupation requires.

The Registered Apprenticeship tab provides links to Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship opportunities available within the career pathway.

If no training options are listed when clicking on the Education links below, it is recommended to use the search pages available for Education or Eligible Training Programs List (ETPL).

You can also search Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources in Skill Explorer.

Career Pathways Resources
High School Diploma Registered Apprenticeship Associate Degree Bachelor Degree
Careers and Education resources related to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources High School Degree.
Occupations Education & Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Wage Median
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Education Find Jobs Overview $94,100
Pest Control Workers Education Find Jobs Overview $48,380
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Education Find Jobs Overview $42,950
Tree Trimmers and Pruners Education Find Jobs Overview $48,510
Animal Caretakers Education Find Jobs Overview $29,490
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Education Find Jobs Overview $65,340
Animal Breeders Education Find Jobs Overview $45,840
Forest and Conservation Workers Education Find Jobs Overview $35,320
Fallers Education Find Jobs Overview $49,840
Logging Equipment Operators Education Find Jobs Overview $48,260
Log Graders and Scalers Education Find Jobs Overview $50,040
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Education Find Jobs Overview $45,010
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $50,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Education Find Jobs Overview $62,360
Careers and Education resources related to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Apprenticeship.
Occupations DWD Apprenticeship Typical education needed for entry Education & Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Wage Median
Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Find Apprenticeship High school diploma or equivalent Education Find Jobs Overview $94,100
Nursery Greenhouse Manager Find Apprenticeship High school diploma or equivalent Education Find Jobs Overview $94,100
Dairy Grazier Find Apprenticeship No formal educational credential Education Find Jobs Overview $36,100
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Find Apprenticeship High school diploma or equivalent Education Find Jobs Overview $62,360

Apprenticeship Contacts

Careers and Education resources related to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Associate Degree.
Occupations Education & Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Wage Median
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $59,880
Agricultural Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $45,380
Food Science Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $50,080
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Education Find Jobs Overview $49,060
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $51,210
Hydrologic Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $49,000
Forest and Conservation Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $52,620
Careers and Education resources related to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Bachelor Degree.
Occupations Education & Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Wage Median
Natural Sciences Managers Education Find Jobs Overview $125,050
Agricultural Engineers Education Find Jobs Overview $94,310
Environmental Engineers Education Find Jobs Overview $89,270
Animal Scientists Education Find Jobs Overview $79,750
Food Scientists and Technologists Education Find Jobs Overview $76,090
Soil and Plant Scientists Education Find Jobs Overview $63,770
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Education Find Jobs Overview $65,960
Foresters Education Find Jobs Overview $65,960
Biological Technicians Education Find Jobs Overview $49,570