What does an agronomist do?

Agronomists integrate science and practical applications of crop production, soil management, and climatology in the production and utilizatilization of food, feed, and fiber with in an environmentally sound system.


What kind of jobs do they have?

Crop Consultant
Farmer
Soil Conservationist
Research Technician
Naturalist
Field Research Biologist
Plant Breeder
Seed Sales Representative
Sales Agronomist
Chemical Sales Representative
 

Agronomy Extension Agent
Crop Insurance Agronomist
Seed Farm Assistant
Crop Production Manager
Soil Scientist
Crop Protection Specialist
Laboratory Technician
Farm Manager
Crop Scout
Environmental Consultant
Where do they work?

Seed companies
Chemical companies
Farms
Universities/Research Institutes
University Extension Agencies
Government Agencies
United States Department of Agriculture



Farm Management Firms
Farmer Cooperatives
Fertilizer Company
Crop Consulting Firms

ISU Department of Agronomy

ISU Agronomy Extension

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