Explore Careers Think Career Profile Agricultural Scientist Holland Code: Think The rapid evolution of technology in agriculture is driving positive change and continued sustainability in our food systems. It is exciting and rewarding to play a small role in producing food while protecting the planet. Cheyne Ogilvie, Director, Agriculture Innovation & Stewardship with Fertilizer Canada In A Nutshell I support agronomists and farmers in optimizing crop production and minimizing environmental impact. I evaluate emerging technologies and present findings to agronomists and farmers to support continued adoption of sustainable farming practices. I connect the dots between sustainable on-farm practices with the food that we eat with field-to-fork initiatives. Swipe Potential Salary Range $55,000 - 150,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan My workplace is variable; I either work in the lab or the office going through data, or I’m out in the field, supervising hands-on research. Every day is different and exciting! Workplace Indoor / Outdoor Job Requirements & Duties Conduct experiments on crops and soil Plan out research projects and present the results to the agricultural community Oversee a team of certified crop advisors and agronomists who support farmers in their cropping decisions Partner with other industry organizations to provide sustainable solutions to farmers Read through already existing research to help guide experiments and plans Support industry initiatives and lobby for support of Canadian Agriculture and science-based decision-making Education & Training A university degree in agricultural science is required. A post-graduate or master's degree may help prepare potential employees for a research-based career. 100all Job Outlook As the need to feed a growing population continues, agricultural research will remain necessary; the outlook for prospective employees in this field is good. Related School Subjects Science 69 Math English Language Arts Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Research Data Laboratory Science Important Skills Research Science is ever-changing when it comes to nutrition. Having a strong skill set in understanding and analyzing research is key. Computer & Technological Modern research is very computer based; from the tools used to conduct experiments, to the software used to analyze data. Analytical Thinking Research is all about collecting data and using critical thinking to analyze numbers and figure out meaningful patterns. Written Communications Another necessary part of the job is writing scientific reports on my research. Sharing information and results is important, so it helps to enjoy written communication. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Independent Work Opportunity to Travel Making a Difference in the World Pays Well Problem Solving Similar Careers Food Scientist Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Lab Technician Agronomist Helpful Links Career Profile - Agricultural or Food Scientist Data Science in Agriculture YouTube - Agricultural Scientist snapAG- Advanced Plant Breeding snapAG- Glyphosate snapAG- GMOs and the Environment snapAG- History of Plant Breeding snapAG- Plant Breeding and Food Security Career Glossary Funders Conduct References Agricultural Scientist Job Description, Career as a Agricultural Scientist, Salary, Employment. (2020). Agricultural Scientists. (2020). Agricultural Scientist. (2020). Agricultural Scientist: Education and Career Requirements. (2019). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.