Arkansas Ag Facts
Arkansas Ranks 1st in the U.S. in the production of this Crop.
Rice
Agronomist
$52,000
A specialist in soil and crop sciences
Agronomist
A person who formulates diets for food, companion, and zoo animals.
Animal Nutritionist
The application of basic sciences to study the physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods.
Food Scientist
Arkansas is home to this business which is the largest food retailer in the world
Walmart
Veterinarian
$101,000
Scientist who specializes in the science of agriculture related to the cultivation of gardens or orchards, including the growing of vegetables, fruits flowers and ornamental shrubs and trees
Horticulturist
A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals.
Veterinarian
An expert on diet and nutrition
Dietitian
Arkansas has 18.8 million acres in the production of agriculture product. Which is Grant County's also largest agriculture industry.
Forestry
Forester
$53,000
Scientist who studies the environment
Environmentalist
Someone who studies and/or manages wild animals and their habitats.
Wildlife Biologist
Trained chef specializing in the development of new dishes or food products.
Developmental Chef
Arkansas agriculture adds $___ billion to the state's economy each year.
$16 billion
Food Scientist
$69,000
Scientist concerned with with the science and art of growing and tending forest crops.
Forester
This type of job conducts research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals
Animal Scientist
may visually inspect or manually test products, before, during, or after the manufacturing process.
Quality Control Specialists
Arkansas is home to this business which is largest poultry and meat processor in the world.
Tyson Foods
Agricultural Engineer
$73,000
This person often works outside caring for lawns, golf courses, park sites, athletic fields, or grounds around corporation headquarters.
Turf Scientist
One who studies the science who studies the branch of zoology relating to fish
Aquaculturalist
Researches and develops new and existing food products and processes. They also design processing, handling, and packaging equipment.
Food Process Engineer