Look around you…
You are surrounded by agriculture, from the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the houses we live in. Agriculture has a significant impact on Alabama’s economy, the health of its citizens, and the beauty of its landscapes. If you are interested in a career taking you outdoors, consider a career in agriculture.
What it takes.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Strong Math and Science Skills
- Management Ability
- Problem Solving Skills
- Working with Natural Resources, Such as Livestock, Plants, and Timber
- Interest in Seeing a Product Grow from Start to Finish
Careers in Agriculture.
Farm Manager
Agricultural Inspector
Exhibitors.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: LOGGING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Logging equipment operators are the backbone of the forestry industry. Equipment operators run machines like skidders, feller bunchers, loaders, and dozers. Their duties include assessing sites and terrain, and cutting, moving, and loading felled trees onto trucks using machines. Logging is one of the most important parts of forest management, and a good equipment operator knows how to maximize benefit to the landowner and increase forest health. Logging has come a long way since the chainsaw days of the past – almost all logging operations now are entirely mechanized, and most loggers never even touch a chainsaw.
Courses to take in high school.
Tuscaloosa City Schools Students
Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy (TCTA)
Fundamentals of Agriscience
Fish and Wildlife Management
Aquaculture Science
Intermediate Agriscience
Aqua Experience
Intro to Vet Medicine
Senior Pathway Project
Tuscaloosa County School System Students
*Note: Tuscaloosa County students may take courses at TCTA if their school does not offer their desired courses.
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