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1 The world will need 70% more food by What s your role in food security?

2 Agronomy The science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel and fibre. Sample careers in Agronomy: Agronomist, soil conservationist, crop inspector, nutritionist, rangeland manager, fertilizer specialist, soil chemist of Saskatchewan Name: Heather Krahn Title: Regional Sales Agronomist Employer: Richardson Pioneer Ltd. Education: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agronomy Average Salary Range: $69,617 - $166,400 Job Prospects: Excellent

3 Animal Science The science and business of producing and caring for domestic livestock, such as cattle, pork and poultry. Sample careers in Animal Science: Veterinarian, veterinarian technician, animal pharmaceuticals, animal welfare, nutritionist, animal facility inspector, animal breeder, geneticist of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; SIAST Name: Breanna Issel Title: Veterinarian Technician Employer: Prairie East Veterinary Clinic Education: Veterinary Diploma Average Salary Range: $64,022 - $164,548 Job Prospects: Good

4 Agribusiness The business of agriculture production. Sample careers in Agribusiness: Sales professional, marketing, business manager, consultant, credit advisor, communications, public relations, policy analyst, market analyst, economist, accounting, financial specialist of Regina; University of Saskatchewan; SIAST Name: Adam Lorenz Title: Farm Income Analyst Employer: Government of Saskatchewan Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics Average Salary Range: $95,576 - $142,688 Job Prospects: Good

5 Agricultural Trades The hands-on construction, manufacturing and service provided to the agriculture industry. Sample careers in Agricultural Trades: Heavy machinery mechanic, construction, transportation, labourer, hydraulics/pneumatics mechanic, parts/service specialist, electrician, welder Where to take courses: SIAST; Regional Colleges Name: Greg Lewis Title: Mechanic Employer: Young s Equipment Education: SIAST, Trade Apprenticeship Average Salary Range: $62,462 - $119,995 Job Prospects: Excellent

6 Research Developing solutions and sciencedriven opportunities for the agriculture industry. Sample careers in Research: Research assistant, laboratory technician, plant breeding/genetics, technical assistant, surveyor, engineer, ecologist, biologist, agronomist, professor, research scientist of Regina; University of Saskatchewan; SIAST Name: Simranjit Singh Title: Research Assistant Employer: Dow AgroSciences Education: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Environmental Science Average Salary Range: $53,310 - $110,510 Job Prospects: Good

7 Production The production of food and fibre on farms and ranches. Farmers and ranchers manage the operations and functions of a farm, such as growing crops, raising livestock, poultry and other animals and marketing farm products. Sample careers in Production: Farmer, rancher, herdsperson, irrigation manager, farm operator, entrepreneur, farm employee of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; SIAST; Lakeland College; Regional Colleges Name: Eric Buyer Title: Farmer/Rancher and Manager Employer: Self-Employed Education: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agribusiness Average Salary Range: $59,467 - $156,000 Job Prospects: Good

8 Processing The value-added production of food and industrial products from raw agricultural commodities. Sample careers in Processing: Quality control technician, product development specialist, production supervisor, meat packer, machine operator, purchasing manager, food regulation consultant, research engineer of Saskatchewan; University of Regina; SIAST; Regional Colleges Name: Ryan Stack Title: Canola Origination Manager Employer: Cargill Education: Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Sales Average Salary Range: $105,934 - $249,600 Job Prospects: Excellent