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Unit of Analysis: AGRICULTURAL/FOOD SCIENCES
AGRICULTURAL/FOOD SCIENCES

The programs in this cluster train for the related occupations, but do not function as exclusive ports of entry. People also prepare for these occupations through other training programs and related work experience.

191011 Animal scientists,
191012 Food scientists and technologists,
191013 Soil and plant scientists
194011 Agricultural and food science technicians
251041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Training requirements for agricultural scientists ...
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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
01.0000 Agriculture, General
Agriculture, General. Instructional content is defined in code 01.0000.
 
01.0000 Agriculture, General
Agriculture, General. A program that focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business. (Moved from 02.0101)
 
01.0000 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, & RELATED SCIENCES
AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES. Instructional programs that focus on agriculture and related sciences and that prepare individuals to apply specific knowledge, methods, and techniques to the management and performance of agricultural operations.
 
01.0801 Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agricultural and Extension Education Services. A program that prepares individuals to provide referral, consulting, technical assistance, and educational services to gardeners, farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and other organizations. Includes instruction in basic agricultural sciences, agricultural business operations, pest control, adult education methods, public relations, applicable state laws and regulations, and communication skills. (Moved from 02.0102)
 
01.0901 Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, General. A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing. (Moved from 02.0201)
 
01.0902 Agricultural Animal Breeding
Agricultural Animal Breeding. A program that focuses on the application of genetics and genetic engineering to the improvement of agricultural animal health, the development of new animal breeds, and the selective improvement of agricultural animal populations. Includes instruction in genetics, genetic engineering, population genetics, animal health, animal husbandry, and biotechnology. (Moved from 02.0202)
 
01.0903 Animal Health
Animal Health. A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the study, prevention, and control of diseases in agricultural animal populations. Includes instruction in environmental science, pharmacology, animal population studies, genetics, animal physiology and diet, disease prevention, treatment methodologies, and laboratory and testing procedures. (Moved from 02.0203)
 
01.0904 Animal Nutrition
Animal Nutrition. A program that focuses on the biology and chemistry of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, and feed additives as related to animal health and the production of improved animal products. Includes instruction in nutrition science, animal health and physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, animal husbandry, and food science. (Moved from 02.0204)
 
01.0905 Dairy Science
Dairy Science. A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety. (Moved from 02.0206)
 
01.0906 Livestock Management
Livestock Management. A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of livestock animals and the production and handling of meat and other products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, range science, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.
 
01.0907 Poultry Science
Poultry Science. A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Includes instruction in avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety. (Moved from 02.0209)
 
01.0999 Animal Sciences, Other
Animal Sciences, Other. Any instructional program in the animal sciences not listed above. (Moved from 02.0299)
 
01.1001 Food Science
Food Science. A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology. (Moved from 02.0301)
 
01.1002 Food Technology and Processing
Food Technology and Processing. A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies and processes for food products. Includes instruction in food engineering, food preservation and handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance.
 
01.1099 Food Science and Technology, Other
Food Science and Technology, Other. Any instructional program in food sciences and technology not listed above.
 
01.1101 Plant Sciences, General
Plant Sciences, General. A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and agricultural and food products processing. (Moved from 02.0401)
 
01.1102 Agronomy and Crop Science
Agronomy and Crop Science. A program that focuses on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils nurturing them. Includes instruction in the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity. (Moved from 02.0402)
 
01.1103 Horticultural Science
Horticultural Science. A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle. (Moved from 02.0403)
 
01.1104 Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding. A program that focuses on the application of genetics and genetic engineering to the improvement of agricultural plant health, the development of new plant varieties, and the selective improvement of agricultural plant populations. Includes instruction in genetics, genetic engineering, population genetics, agronomy, plant protection, and biotechnology.
 
01.1105 Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management. A program that focuses on the application of scientific principles to the control of animal and weed infestation of domesticated plant populations, including agricultural crops; the prevention/reduction of attendant economic loss; and the control of environmental pollution and degradation related to pest infestation and pest control measures. Includes instruction in entomology, applicable animal sciences, plant pathology and physiology, weed science, crop science, and environmental toxicology. (Moved from 02.0408)
 
01.1106 Range Science and Management
Range Science and Management. A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology. (Moved from 02.0409)
 
01.1199 Plant Sciences, Other
Plant Sciences, Other. Any instructional program in plant sciences not listed above. (Moved from 02.0499)
 
01.1201 Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Soil Science and Agronomy, General. A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management. (Moved from 02.0501)
 
01.1202 Soil Chemistry and Physics
Soil Chemistry and Physics. A program that focuses on the application of chemical and physical principles to research and analysis concerning the nature and properties of soils and the conservation and management of soils. Includes instruction in soil and fluid mechanics, mineralogy, sedimentology, thermodynamics, geomorphology, environmental systems, analytical methods, and organic and inorganic chemistry.
 
01.1203 Soil Microbiology
Soil Microbiology. A program that focuses on application of microbiological theory and methods to the study of the organismic properties of soils, soil-plant and soil-animal interactions, and the biological components and effects of soil management strategies. Includes instruction in microbiology and related biological sciences, applicable animal and plant sciences, soil chemistry and physics as related to biological characteristics, and environmental science.
 
01.1299 Soil Sciences, Other
Soil Sciences, Other. Any instructional program in the soil sciences not listed above.
 
01.9999 Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, & Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other. Any instructional program in agriculture, agricultural operations, and related sciences not listed above.
Occupation(s)
 
19-1011 Animal Scientists
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
 
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
 
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
 
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Work with agricultural scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; assist with animal breeding and nutrition work; under supervision, conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
 
25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation.

 
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