Career Sectors
How many major agricultural career sectors are there?
Nine.
Which career sector does an agricultural loan officer belong to?
Agribusiness Systems.
Personal skills that help people work well with others are called ____.
Soft Skills.
What is the process by which people send and receive information verbally?
Oral Communication.
communication helps teamwork, safety, customer service, and leadership
False
Which sector involves teaching about agriculture, food, and natural resources?
Agricultural Education.
A farrier works in which agricultural sector?
Animal Science Systems.
Name one soft skill that leads to success in the workplace.
Oral communication, listening, self-concept, conflict resolution
True or False: Communication is considered an important technical skill.
False (it’s a soft skill).
Some careers only require certification, while others require _____.
Higher education (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
Which sector focuses on the care and management of animals?
Animal Science Systems.
A conservation officer belongs to which career sector?
Natural Resource Systems.
Which is the basis for successful communication?
Listening
Which soft skill involves recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses?
Self-concept.
Which sector often works closely with plant systems to study and develop new seeds?
Biotechnology Systems.
Which sector involves engineering, power, and technology within agriculture?
Power, Structure, and Technology Systems.
Many careers in this sector focus on improving food processing, safety, and preservation.
Food Products and Processing Systems.
Someone with a poor self-concept is often ____.
Insecure, unhappy, or unpleasant.
What two skills are part of conflict resolution?
Problem-solving and decision-making
Name two careers in the Natural Resource Systems sector.
Conservation officer, game warden, arborist, aquaculture manager, etc
List five of the nine agricultural career sectors.
Agribusiness, Ag Education, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Services, Food Products & Processing, Natural Resources, Plant Systems, Power/Structure/Tech
Choose one agricultural career and describe the responsibilities and education required.
Veterinarian: diagnose/treat animals, requires Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
What are three soft skills that lead to success in the workplace?
Oral/written communication, listening, conflict resolution, positive self-concept, etc
Why are strong communication skills important in agricultural careers?
communication helps teamwork, safety, customer service, and leadership
What is the difference between technical skills and soft skills in agricultural careers?
Technical skills are job-specific abilities (e.g., welding, animal care, crop science) often learned through training or education. Soft skills are personal abilities (e.g., communication, listening, conflict resolution, self-concept) that help people work well with others in the workplace.