Objective 01.02

• Describe total worldwide agriscience career opportunities as related to developing technology.

World Outlook

• The world population will grow as more people produce more people.– More children are surviving to adulthood– More adults are living longer

World Outlook(Continued)

• Population growth will:– Add stress to

environmental systems of air, water, soil, and natural resources

– Create challenges to meet the demands for food and fiber (clothing and shelter)

Trends for agriculture/agriscience

• Agriculture will always be an essential industry.– Increased commercialization of agriculture will

continue– New types of farming such as aquaculture will

be used as well as traditional farming methods.

Trends for agriculture/agriscience(continued)

• An expanded view of agriculture is necessary– Horticulture involves producing, processing,

marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants

• Horticulture will continue to expand as the standard of living is raised

Trends for agriculture/agriscience(Continued)

• Agriculture includes renewable natural resources to monitor and manage fish, wildlife, water, and land.– Agriculture and resources management will

include pollution control– Forestry-timber management for lumber, poles,

post, plywood,etc is another part of the agricultural industry.

Trends for agriculture/agriscience(Continued)

• Agriscience mechanics-design, operation, maintenance, service, selling,a use of power units, machinery equipment structures, and utilities in agriscience.

Trends for agriculture/agriscience(Continued)

• The science of food production, processing and distribution will require:– College graduates to fill roles as scientists,

engineers, and other professionals.– The USDA reported an increased demand for

graduates from agricultural colleges in the 90’s

Trends for agriculture/agriscience(Continued)

– Many careers in Agriscience products and distribution are needed to grade, transport, process, package and market Agriculture commodities.

– Support careers for Agriculture supplies and services are also important