Agriscience Unit 17: Plant Science Careers 681029.
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Transcript of Agriscience Unit 17: Plant Science Careers 681029.
Plant Science Areas
Will include:
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Agriscience Processing, distribution & products
• Agriscience Supplies and Services
Horticulture
Includes the following areas
• Production
• Processing
• Marketing
• Landscaping and nursery production
Landscaping and nursery careers
• Are related to the use and production of plants for aesthetic purpose
Landscaper
• Installs plants in various locations in a landscape area of homes, churches, and businesses for aesthetic purposes
Landscaper architect
• Design landscape plans for plant installation and is a part of the horticultural industry
Forestry careers
• Are careers related to growing, managing, and harvesting trees for wood and wood by-products
Forest rangers
• Work primarily with the government to manage forests on state and federal lands, but may also assist with fire prevention, etc. on private lands as well.
Logging foreman
• Will supervise a logging crew during the harvesting phase of trees from a forest or woodland sites
Horticulture
• provides career opportunities or jobs for individuals living in rural and urban areas
• Most jobs in horticulture are labor intensively
Postsecondary Institutions
• Will give you more information about career opportunities in plant science
Information About Plant Science
• Can be attained from Agriscience teachers or
• Cooperative Extension Service
Plant Science Careers
• Botanist
• Turf manager
• Landscape architect
• Greenhouse manager or grower
Forestry Consultant
• Is an individual responsible for provides consulting services related to managing and selling timber for the private land owner for a fee
Grafting Tool
• Is the best tool to use when preparing a plant to be joined to another plant asexually