Business
farm loan officer
Evaluate loan applications and determine the creditworthiness of applicants
agronimist
scientists who specialize in crop production, soil control, and soil management
zoo animal specialist
Provide general animal care, training, exhibit maintenance, and enrichment (behavioral stimulation) for the animal
operations manager
take care of the day-to-day operations of one or more farms, ranches, nurseries, timber tracts, greenhouses, and other agricultural establishments
production worker
Plant, inspect, and harvest crops
purchasing agent
head to farms and other locations to buy livestock, oysters, cotton, fruit, grain and much more
biochemist
help scientists with testing and research related to plants, animals, fibers, and food and beverage products
livestock producer
direct operations for animal breeding, feeding, and health, most commonly for cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys
mechanic
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles
agricultural equipment technician
work with modern farm machinery. They assemble, adjust, operate, maintain, modify, test, and even help design it
agricultural marketing specialist
studies about market projections, trends, and conditions relative to prices
fruit/veggie grower
Grows and determines kind and amount of crop to be grown
poultry farm manager
preparing and administering work orders, scheduling production crew assignments, ensuring work orders are completed on time and within budget
electrical engineer
Use computer software to design equipment, systems, or structures
grower
oversees the growing of crops, such as produce, medicinal species, and ornamental plants/trees
commodity broker
professionals who facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers of physical commodities
chemist
Develop new chemicals to increase crop production and yield, defend against pests, and protect the environment
livestock inspector
maintaining integrity and compliance of Iowa Code and Rules as pertaining to animal industry
grain elevator operator
purchase the grain, arrange for transport or storage, and operate the equipment that cleans and moves the grain
agricultural specialist
responsible for managing and maintaining agricultural operations
government inspector
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities
plant bioligist
specializes in topics such as plant breeding or genetics they conduct and support research of plant production
aquaculturist
take care of the fish, including their feeding. They also harvest the fish when that time comes
maintnence technician
point of contact for making repairs on agricultural implements and lawn and garden equipment
Animal Nutritionist
Food and diet evaluation