Agriculture
Your number #1 source for information on Agriculture. Did you know California has lead the nation in agricultural production for more than 50 years?
Agricultural Links
AgCareers.comIf you want to find a career in agriculture this is the place to look. From farm manager to sales assistant you can find it here. Sign-up and post resumes for free.
The Ag Dealer
This site truly has a little bit of everything: a network of agricultural dealers, a great search engine, market information, auctions, a message board and more. . .
Ag Download.com
Downloadable software and programs for the agricultural enthusiast, programs for everything from irrigation to farm business management.
Agriads.com
This site has a great ad search engine with a large variety of employment opportunities.
AGRICAREERS, Inc.
"The Original Agricultural Recruiter" View positions in banking, ag-business, on farms/ranches, and in the food industry. You may also send them your resume. Many of these job positions are in the midwest, but there are tons of ag-lending positions open, a great field for Agricultural Economics majors.
Agrisurf
An index of almost 20,000 agricultural sites, this is one of the most comprehensive agricultural sites on the web!
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM is a global company using the very latest technological advancements to unlock the potential of nature. If you decide to work for ADM, you choose to work for a leading agricultural company providing food ingredients around the globe. "For employment opportunities, click here."
Blue Sky Search
Interested in the produce industry?? Positions posted with companies such as Fresh Express and Ready Pac, as well as companies like Driscoll's Strawberries. Opportunities available in the seed industry, production, marketing, etc. This site also has salary statistics for the produce industry, as well as a salary calculator.
Botanical Society of America
Are you interested in plants? Learn more about botany and the career opportunities available in this field.
The British Columbia Agricultural Labour Pool
Skilled, unskilled, full-time, or part-time positions offered, but most are in Canada. You can also up-load your resume.
Are you interested in plants? Learn more about botany and the career opportunities available in this field.
The British Columbia Agricultural Labour Pool
Skilled, unskilled, full-time, or part-time positions offered, but most are in Canada. You can also up-load your resume.
California Agricultural Technology Institute
Offers a variety of career and internship positions in education, management, sales and marketing, and research. Most positions offered are located in California, varying from part-time to full time positions, some permanent and others seasonal.
There are numerous job and internship opportunities available with the state and federal government. Many people are overwhelmed and do not know where to start. Have no fear, the Internship and Career Center is available to help. Start your State and Federal search by visiting some of these web sites:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Contains information for state and county examinations, as well as a link to the Calfiornia State Personnel Board
California State Personnel Board
On this site you can find a wide range of public service employment opportunities in the State of California. Jobs include: information systems analysts, fire fighters, teachers, maintenance workers, engineers, office assistants, and many others provide services to our communities that contribute to individuals and families and improve our quality of life.
Farms.com
Formerly Ag-Biz.com, this site allows you to submit a resume or just search their listings. Positions vary from Public Relations, Crop Protection, Livestock Pharmaceuticals, Bankers/Lenders, Grain/Commodity Merchandiser, etc.
Founded in 1945, the largest autonomous agency within the United Nations, the FAO, mandates to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.
Food & Agriculture of the United Nations
Ferrel's Jobs in Horticulture
"Ferrell´s Jobs In Horticulture is the employment newspaper & website of the Green Industry. It is published twice a month and updated weekly on the web, making it a time relevant tool for Employers and Job Seekers!"
Hansen Agri-Placement
Hansen Agri-Placement specializes in representing quality employers and candidates, both Nationally and Internationally. Hansen Agri-Placement specializes in placing qualified candidates in agricultural positions ranging from general employment to general management level positions in both Agri-Business and Production agriculture.
Ohio State University: College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences
If you're willing to travel to the Mid-West or East Coast this is a great site. This page is put up by the OSU College of food, Ag, and Environmental Sciences, with links to a national database of Horticultural internships, as well as a Food Science & Technology job bank.
Prairie Picks.com
This site has tons of great agricultural links in areas such as machinery, marketing, livestock, etc.
USDA
Summer internships with the USDA! Visit this site to obtain more information about a summer job with the USDA. Internships are paid, and all the necessary forms are available at this site. There are many positions available all over the country. You can also search for Career positions with the USDA from this site.
U.S. Department of Commerce
The DOC's office of Human Resources Management provides career and student employment in all fields.
United States Office of Personnel Management
This site is the United States Government's official source of job and employment information.
Many of these government positions require that you submit certain government forms with your application. Copies of federal forms may be obtained from the U.S. General Services Administration's web site or on the 3rd floor of South Hall. Many times the OF 612 Form is commonly asked for. The official California State Examination/Employment Application Form 678 (Rev. 8-97) may be obtained from the California Personnel Board.
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California Plant Health Jobs
California Department of Pesticide RegulationThe Department of Pesticide Regulation protects human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management.
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Policy, Consulting & Marketing
Ag Econ SearchAgEcon Search collects, indexes, and electronically distributes full text copies of scholarly research in the broadly defined field of agricultural economics including sub disciplines such as agribusiness, food supply, natural resource economics, environmental economics, policy issues, agricultural trade, and economic development. AgEcon Search will serve as the permanent archive for this literature and encourages authors and organizations to use this electronic library as the storehouse for additional appropriate scholarly electronic works.
American Agricultural Economics Association
To enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional contributions of those economists who help society to solve problems related to agriculture, food, resources, and economic development.
California Agricultural Production Consultants Association
A professional association representing Pest Control Advisors (PCAs). Provides information on PCA licensing requirements and on the crop protection industry.
California Farm Bureau
Want to learn more about current issues affecting agriculture in the state of California? This website provides the latest news and information in agriculture. You may even check out Ag Alert's top stories for the week. Learn more about the Farm Bureau system and how you may become a member of Young Farmers and Ranchers. "For employment opportunities, click here."
A professional association representing Pest Control Advisors (PCAs). Provides information on PCA licensing requirements and on the crop protection industry.
California Farm Bureau
Want to learn more about current issues affecting agriculture in the state of California? This website provides the latest news and information in agriculture. You may even check out Ag Alert's top stories for the week. Learn more about the Farm Bureau system and how you may become a member of Young Farmers and Ranchers. "For employment opportunities, click here."
Chicago Board of Trade
The Chicago Board of trade is the oldest futures and options exchange. Learn about the CBOT, futures and options, and current market news.
National Agri-Marketing Association
NAMA has two branches: one in the professional sector and the other a student sector. We even have our own chapter here at UCD. For more information on the UC Davis chapter, see Jeanne Shelby at the Internship and Career Center.
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NAMA has two branches: one in the professional sector and the other a student sector. We even have our own chapter here at UCD. For more information on the UC Davis chapter, see Jeanne Shelby at the Internship and Career Center.
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Production & Services
California Department of Pesticide RegulationInformation on getting a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) license in the state of California. Includes requirements and exam schedules.
California Department of Water Resources
DWR has opportunities for student internships as well as career positions. As water becomes a scarce resource in California, ongoing issues have a great impact on the state's ag industry, learn first hand about these issues.
California Plant Health Association
The CPHA represents the interests of the fertilizer and crop protection manufacturers, distributors, formulators and retailers in California, Arizona and Hawaii. CPHA members market commercial fertilizers, soil amendments, agricultural minerals and crop protection products. More than 90% of fertilizer and crop protection companies are represented by CPHA.
DWR has opportunities for student internships as well as career positions. As water becomes a scarce resource in California, ongoing issues have a great impact on the state's ag industry, learn first hand about these issues.
California Plant Health Association
The CPHA represents the interests of the fertilizer and crop protection manufacturers, distributors, formulators and retailers in California, Arizona and Hawaii. CPHA members market commercial fertilizers, soil amendments, agricultural minerals and crop protection products. More than 90% of fertilizer and crop protection companies are represented by CPHA.
Farmservices.com
Farmnetservices.com Nation-wide list of manufacturers of chemical, fertilizer, implements and seed.
Seedquest
Seedquest provides information services for professionals in the seed industry. The site offers joblistings for management, R&D, marketing and sales. The site also has a huge index of seed breeders, merchants, packers, growers, and processors. It is user friendly and a good place to gain knowledge and contacts in the seed industry.
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Education & Literacy
Ag in the Classroom
This site is great for someone who is considering going into agriculture. It provides a good overview of the different types of opportunities available to students from various majors. Links to agriculture academic departments are also provided, as well as lists of various ag associations and information on scholarships.
This site is great for someone who is considering going into agriculture. It provides a good overview of the different types of opportunities available to students from various majors. Links to agriculture academic departments are also provided, as well as lists of various ag associations and information on scholarships.
California Department of Education - Agriculture literacy and Awareness
This site is a good place for someone to gain information about the department of education's on going task of educating the general public and school children about agriculture and where the food they eat comes from.
Teaching Opportunities in Agricultre Education
Looking for a job in teaching the most exciting high school subject there is? Try teaching agriculture. Use the link above for jobs that are currently open. If you need more information on obtaining an agriculture education teaching credentail please contact Lynn Martindale.
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Organic Farming
California Certified Organic FarmersThe CCOF Foundation offers programs for farmers, consumers, educators, and researchers to increase awareness of and demand for certified organic products and to expand public support for organic agriculture. They also provide great apprenticeship and job opportunities. Check out their site if you are interested in agriculture, farming and/or organic farming.
Organic School Farm
Gain hands on experience on campus working at the student farm and growing organic crops in the market garden. For more information contact: Mark Van Horn at the Student Farm - 752-7645 or Carol Hillhouse at 752-752-7655.
World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
The International WWOOF Association is dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms internationally. The aims of WWOOF are to: enable people to learn first-hand about organic growing techniques, to enable town-dwellers to experience living and helping on a farm, to help farmers make organic production a viable alternative, and to improve communications within the organic movement.
Gain hands on experience on campus working at the student farm and growing organic crops in the market garden. For more information contact: Mark Van Horn at the Student Farm - 752-7645 or Carol Hillhouse at 752-752-7655.
World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
The International WWOOF Association is dedicated to helping those who would like to volunteer on organic farms internationally. The aims of WWOOF are to: enable people to learn first-hand about organic growing techniques, to enable town-dwellers to experience living and helping on a farm, to help farmers make organic production a viable alternative, and to improve communications within the organic movement.
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Allied Industries
e-Harvest*Click on "employment" for lots of current openings in all aspects of agriculture
Agri Associates
"Americas Agribusiness Recruiter" this site is an excellent resource for those looking for a career, as they recruit for positions from vets to feed plant managers with no cost to the candidate.
ConAgra
Check this site out to learn more about this dominant company then go to the "Career Center" link to learn about current job openings.
Agri-Data Systems, Inc.
Agri-Data has earned a world-renowned reputation for its development of linear programming as the mathematical method for solving least cost formulation problems. This site has links and great contacts.
Check this site out to learn more about this dominant company then go to the "Career Center" link to learn about current job openings.
Agri-Data Systems, Inc.
Agri-Data has earned a world-renowned reputation for its development of linear programming as the mathematical method for solving least cost formulation problems. This site has links and great contacts.
Society for Range Management
A professional scientific society and conservation organization, the SRM offers employment opportunities, certification programs, links, publications, scholarship information, and a directory.
Frazier & Barnes Agricultural Technology & Marketing Services
Providing agricultural industry research and consulting services, FB&A provides services such as marketting, tech, links, project development, and process management to name a few.
LMC International LTD
LMC International Ltd specialises in economic, marketing and planning services in the field of agricultural products, their downstream markets and their synthetic substitutes. If you're interested in marketting, sales, consulting, or research, this company could be for you! Check out their employment opportunities.
FFA National Webpage
Interested in teaching? Fearful of a career of spit balls and napping pupils? Look into agricultural education as an alternative. Educate the leaders of tomorrow while spreading your love of agriculture!
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Research
Agriculture Biotech Chemical Jobs PagePositions are posted for various places throughout the country. Search for openings in ag marketing, banking, or the food industry. Positions offered with large companies such as DuPont.
Biospace.Com
Career and employment information for biotechnology/biopharmaceutical firms. There is a standard career section with job listings by region, category and company. There's also a "Start-ups" section with job opportunities with new companies.
BioView
A comprehensive biotech/pharmaceutical employment site. You need to register to fully utilize this site, but it's free, and worth the time to check out.
UC Extension
Agriculture and food science programs are a particular strength of the UC Davis campus. UC Davis Extension has been connecting working professionals to the world-renowned teaching and research resources of the UC Davis Campus.
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A comprehensive biotech/pharmaceutical employment site. You need to register to fully utilize this site, but it's free, and worth the time to check out.
UC Extension
Agriculture and food science programs are a particular strength of the UC Davis campus. UC Davis Extension has been connecting working professionals to the world-renowned teaching and research resources of the UC Davis Campus.
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International
AgriventureInterested in travelling abroad while working in agriculture or horticulture? Then check out the International Agricultural Exchange Program. Programs are available in Europe, Australia, or Japan! The exchange program will arrange a job for you as well as living accommodations with a host family. YOU MUST APPLY 4 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
IAESTE
IAESTE is a program of the Association for International Practical Training. This is for students enrolled in technical fields such as agricultural sciences, natural and physical sciences, engineering, computer science, architecture, and mathematics. Check it out!
ICC International Page
The Internship and Career Center web site lets you search for internships or careers in your international area of interest.
IAESTE is a program of the Association for International Practical Training. This is for students enrolled in technical fields such as agricultural sciences, natural and physical sciences, engineering, computer science, architecture, and mathematics. Check it out!
ICC International Page
The Internship and Career Center web site lets you search for internships or careers in your international area of interest.
The Communicating for Agriculture Exchange Program
The goals of the CA Exchange Program are to provide students with experiences based on practical training exchange programs and the opportunity to develop an understanding in the ways of life and cultural patterns in hosting countries. They promote recognition of cultural, technical and academic values of the program through official documentation such as certificates and/or college credits.
How to obtain a visa
The Council on International Educational Exchange is a great source for internation travel information.
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