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With a growing world population,

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the task of feeding everyone on the planet

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is getting bigger every day.

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Key to maintaining the nation’s food supply—

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agricultural and food scientists research ways

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to improve agricultural production

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and food products,

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while keeping conditions healthy

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and sustainable on farms,

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production facilities, and in the soil.

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Animal scientists research ways

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to improve the quality and productivity

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of farm animals for food production,

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through lowering animal death rates,

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increasing growth rates,

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and upgrading their environments.

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Food scientists and technologists

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study the basic elements of food.

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They analyze nutritional content,

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discover food sources,

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and develop ways to make processed foods

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safe and nutritious.

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Many create new food products,

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and research ideas to preserve

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and package food.

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Soil scientists examine

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the composition of soil,

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how it affects plant or crop growth,

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and how different soil treatments

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affect crop productivity.

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Plant scientists develop improvements

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to crop yields

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and ways to enhance plant production,

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including controlling weeds and pests.

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Agricultural and food scientists

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work in colleges and universities,

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food production companies,

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and in scientific research and development.

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They divide their time between laboratories,

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offices,

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and—when needed—

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visits to farms and processing plants.

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Work hours are typically full time,

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with standard hours.

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Agricultural and food scientists

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need at least a bachelor’s degree

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in their field,

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or a related science or engineering major.

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Many pursue graduate degrees.