Agricultural and Food Scientist
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Agricultural and Food Scientist

Skills & Interest
  • DIY
  • Math
  • Outdoors
  • Politics
  • Science
  • Technology
The Scoop

Ever heard the phrase "from farm to table"? This refers to the journey your egg makes from the chicken coop to your breakfast plate, and agricultural and food scientists are there every step along the way. These scientists haven't quite figured out how to make it rain (yet), but they do a whole lot of other things to ensure that our crops (and the livestock who depend on them) grow up big and strong each year. To do so, they conduct research in cornfields and barns; test soil samples in the lab; invent cool new shapes, sizes and packages for your favorite snacks; and send their findings to other scientists, food producers, and people like you. So if you love spending time with animals, experimenting with science and food, and exploring the outdoors, this farm-to-table life could be the one for you.

The Details

Degree Required
Bachelor's Degree
Years of College
4
Average Salary
$58,450

The Impact

Agricultural and food scientists are tackling one of our world's biggest challenges: feeding a growing global population, while making sure we take care of our planet at the same time.

The Fact

Food scientists and technologists helped develop the much-buzzed-about Doritos taco shell for Taco Bell.