Agriculture and Natural Resources
Explore careers that connect you to the world around you.
Interested in working outdoors, protecting the environment, or exploring careers in agriculture and sustainability? This pathway leads to meaningful careers that support communities and help protect natural resources for the future.
From farming and forestry to environmental science and sustainability, this sector offers opportunities to make a real impact through hands-on, purpose-driven work.
Explore job outlook, salaries, and demand to see where this career pathway can take you.
See which courses your school offers to help you get started in this career pathway.
SBConnect Industry Chats
š„ Explore Careers Through Real Stories
Watch industry professionals share what their jobs are really like, how they got started, and what it takes to succeed in this field.
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This video features two UC Riverside PhD students sharing their personal journeys into plant biology and explaining their research on pollinators and invasive species. They highlight environmental challenges like habitat loss, declining pollinators, and invasive plants, while also showcasing the wide range of career opportunities in plant science.
![Victor Valley College: Careers in Agriculture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774542293/sbcssk12caus/hkcgrrnlyexfij3nsovh/VictorValleyCollegeCareersinAgriculture.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774542293/sbcssk12caus/hkcgrrnlyexfij3nsovh/VictorValleyCollegeCareersinAgriculture.jpg","width":480}])
Did you know that the environmental science career field is projected to grow at an eight percent rate between 2018 and 2028 (bestcolleges.com)? Join Professor Neville Slade as he discusses the career opportunities and trends occurring in the evolving field of agricultural science. Students will discover the wide range of careers in the green jobs sector and understand the requirements for advancement from the community college to the university level.
![How We Found Our "Why" at UCR School of Botany & Plant Sciences]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774552758/sbcssk12caus/dqcmm2rtsitgq23rqaai/HowWeFoundOurWhyatUCRSchoolofBotanyPlantSciences.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774552758/sbcssk12caus/dqcmm2rtsitgq23rqaai/HowWeFoundOurWhyatUCRSchoolofBotanyPlantSciences.jpg","width":480}])
Do you have a green thumb? Are students still figuring out their “why?” Join this informative session with two UCR School of Botany Ph.D. candidates. Students will learn what motivated the journey into botanical sciences and explore the exciting professions grounded in plant science. A live tour of the historical UCR Botanical Gardens will feature a survey of many of California’s native plants.