Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

Overview

Do you enjoy working with animals?
Do you have a green thumb?
Do you collect rocks?
Are you interested in protecting the environment?
Do you enjoy working outdoors?
Are science classes your favorite?

If you answered yes to two or more of the questions above, you might be interested in considering a career in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

If you chose to work in occupations in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster, you could raise plants and animals as sources for food and shelter. On the other hand, you could focus on selling and making products from plants and animals. These products include food, lumber, and fabrics. You might also provide advice and services that farmers and ranchers need to improve products. Another option in this cluster is to work to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.