Professional in agriculture management

AgriculturistOccupationNamesAgriculturist, agrologist, agronomist, agricultural scientist

Occupation type

ProfessionDescriptionCompetenciesFarming, biology, business, economics, environmental planning

Education required

Agriculture degree (BS)

Fields of

employment

Agribusiness enterprises, farming enterprises, agriculture schools, government offices

Related jobs

Farmer, farm worker, agricultural engineer

An agriculturist, agriculturalist, agrologist, or agronomist (abbreviated as agr.)is a professional in the science, practice, and management of agriculture and agribusiness.[1] It is a regulated profession in Canada, India, the Philippines, the United States, and the European Union.Other names used to designate the profession include agricultural scientist, agricultural manager, agricultural planner, agriculture researcher, or agriculture policy maker.The primary role of agriculturists are in leading agricultural projects and programs, usually in agribusiness planning or research for the benefit of farms, food, and agribusiness-related organizations.