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
Read about more potential careers!
You can access the information below on What Can I Do With This Major via your Handshake account!
- Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
- Animal Science
- Environmental Science
- Food Science
Agriculture, Environment & Sustainability Careers on YouTube
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Learn MoreWays to Gain Experience
- American Ecological Engineering Society
- Beekeeping Club
- Block and Bridle
- Community Learning Garden
- ENSPire
- Epsilon Eta
- Food Science Club
- MANRRS
- Pre-Vet Society
- RESTORE
- Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (SASLA)
- Sigma Alpha Sorority
- Sustainable Ocean Alliance
- Terps for International Agriculture (TIAS)
- The Wildlife Society
Upcoming Events
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October 21, 2025Environmental & GIS Career Fair
The University of Maryland's Annual Environmental and GIS Career Fair connects undergraduate and graduate students with employers seeking to hire for full-time and part-time positions and internships in environmental policy, communication, research, GIS, conservation, sus
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October 22, 2025How to Build Your Network workshop
Are you looking for an internship, job, or simply exploring career options? Networking is a key strategy to uncover opportunities and build meaningful relationships in your field of interest. Join us for an insightful workshop where we'll guide you through:
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October 22, 2025Career Chat: Ag Communications
Careers in agricultural communications involve communicating about agriculture to various audiences, including the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry. This field encompasses roles in public relations, marketing, journalism, digital media, and more,
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