Crop and Soil Science

What is Crop and Soil Science?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU Department of Crop and Soil Science

What is Crop and Soil Science?

According to Google, Soil Science is "the branch of science concerned with the formation, nature, ecology, and classification of soils." The Crop Science Society of America describes crop scientists as being "at the intersection of plant and soil science and work to improve crops and agricultural productivity while effectively managing pests and weeds. They make this possible through the application of soil and plant sciences to crop production that incorporates the wise use of natural resources and conservation practices to produce food, feed, fuel, fiber, and pharmaceutical crops while maintaining and improving the environment." Together Crop and Soil Science are a part of Agricultural Sciences.

Crop and Soil Science - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Accountant	Fisheries Biologist	Peace Corps Representative
Advertising Manager	Food Broker	Pest manager
Animal Scientist	Food Scientist	Plant Scientist
Appraiser	Forest Ranger	Politician
Arboriculturist	Fruit & Vegetable Grower	Professor
Bioresource Engineer	Geneticist	Purchasing Manager
Business Owner	Government Lobbyist	Quality Assurance Specialist
Cell Biologist	Government Program Manager	Rancher
Community Development Specialist	Grain Merchandiser	Rangeland Scientist
Conservation Officer	Grants Manager	Research & Development Manager
Conservationist	Human Resource Development Manager	Research Technican
Consultant	Journalist	Research Economist
Consumer Information Manager	Labor Relations Specialist	Sales Representative
Cooperative Extension Agent	Landscape Contractor	Soil Scienist
Crop Scientist	Landscape Designer	Technical Writer
Customer Service Manager	Microbiologist	Toxicologist
Ecologist	Molecular biologist	Training Manager
Economist	Natural Resource Interpreter	Turf Manager/Producer
Educaitonal Specialist	Natural Resource Policy Analyst	Viticulturist
Environmental Lawyer	Natural Resources Scientist	Waste Management Specialist
Environmental Scientist	Naturalist	Water Quality Specialist
Export Sales Manager	Nursery Grower	Wholesale Manager
Farmer	Outdoor Recreation Specialist	Wildlife Biologist
Feedlot Manager	Park Manager	Wildlife Manager
Fire Scientist	Pathologist	Writer/Editor

Related Skills

Analytical Skills	Independent	Team Player
Communication Skills (Oral & Written)	Strong Initiative	Thrive with Field Work
Enjoy Nature	Strong Math & Science Background	Understand Geology Concepts

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

Student Job Listings - Through the Department of Crop and Soil Science.

Internship Job Opportunities - Through the Department of Crop and Soil Science.

Full Time Job Opportunities - Job opportunities in the field of agriculture that have come through the Crop and Soil Science office.

Higher Ed Job Site - For agriculture positions.

Far West Agribusiness Assocation Internship Portal - designed to connect students with Agribusiness internships in the expanding fields of agronomy, economics, public policy, and business for course credits and/or compensation as determined by Agribusiness retailer and respective colleges and universities.

Ag Careers

Earthworks

Elite Farmer

Farm and Ranch Jobs

Government Jobs

hrsjobs.com

Overseas Jobs

Oregon Government Job Openings

USDA

Ag Call

Agricultural Labor Pool

Agriscape Careers

ConAgra Foods

For Farmers

Peace Corps

Natural Resource Job Search

Eco Jobs

Environmental Career Opportunities

Global Volunteer Network

US Forest Service

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.