Agricultural Career Opportunities

An important aspect of maintaining a viable farming and agricultural industry is recruiting new talent. Since the United States is no longer primarily a country of rural farmers, education about farming and other agricultural careers is important for developing interest in the business.

Training programs, internships, and apprenticeships can be created at the high school and college level. A "new farmer entry program" can be created that matches experienced farmers with interested new and younger farmers.

General education on the importance of local farming, its relation to the local food supply, land management, and the environment, can be integrated into classroom studies, as well as the focus of community days that allow non-farmers to visit active farms and learn about agricultural production.