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Life Scientists
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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January 1, 2008
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Agricultural and Food Scientists
(O*NET 19-1011.00,19-1012.00, 19-1013.00)
Significant Points
* About 14 percent of agricultural and food scientists work for Federal, State, or local governments.
* A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some jobs
in product development; a master's or Ph.D. degree is required for research or teaching.
* Opportunities for agricultural and food scientists are expected to be good over the next decade, particularly for those holding a master's or Ph.D. degree.
Nature of the Work
The work of agricultural and food scientists plays an important part in maintaining the Nation's food supply by ensuring agricultural productivity and food safety. ...