Agriculture, Environment & Sustainability

Careers within the Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability cluster are diverse and offer lots of variety, often intersecting, and can be niche and specialized in focus.

Each area of agriculture, environment, and sustainability considers the relationship between human and natural resources. Specific fields include plant, crop, and animal sciences; agronomy; food research and development; production and safety; natural resource management; fisheries, forestry, and water management; environmental science and risk assessment; landscapes and design; sustainability and planning; governance and stewardship.

In general, employers within these industries do not recruit during a particular season/hiring timeline. Be sure to watch for opportunities all year long, given that most will tend to hire and recruit when needs arise. Thus, many positions are available on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Where UMD Alumni Have Worked or Interned

Info from the graduation survey

Banfield Pet Hospital
Baltimore County Soil Conservation District
Century Engineering
Eurofins Agroscience Services, LLC
Farm Credit Administration
Kimley-Horn
Maryland Clean Energy Center
MD Department of Natural Resources
National Aquarium
National Institute of Health
National Park Service
National Institute of Health
Purdue Farms
University of Maryland
US Environmental Protection Agency
USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Career options if you have a...

Info from graduation survey, OOH, ONET.

Agricultural Science Research Technician
Animal Care Technician
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Farm Manager
Field Agronomist
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Food Technologist
Landscape Designer
Nutrient Management Advisor
Plant Healthcare Specialist
Quality Assurance Specialist
Research Entomologist
Soil Conservationist
Urban Conservationist
Veterinary Assistant

Info from OOH, ONET, Handshake, and LinkedIn searches.

Corporate Sustainability Specialist
Environmental Officer
Campus Sustainability Officer
Consultant
Lobbyist
College Farm Manager
Extension Specialist

Info from OOH, ONET, C4T, and LinkedIn searches.

Associate Research Fellow
Agricultural Economist
Assistant/Associate Faculty
National Program Leader/Director
Extension Specialist

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