About Lesson
- The agri-food industry has careers in every step of the process from the farm to your plate.
- Agriculture is responsible for one in eight jobs and they are pretty stable during recession.
- Agriculture relies on the health of natural resources so the industry must be forward-thinking to continue growing food. Many new career opportunities are focusing on efficiency and precision.
- Innovation is welcomed and the agri-industry is constantly adapting to the consumer’s demand for a high quality food plus the growing population.
- Agri-food careers can fulfill many personal visions and expectations. They meet the desire for flexibility and personal enjoyment as well as provide financial reqards.
Ideas to consider:
- Could you fulfill any of your career goals in the agri-food sector?
- Can you recall a positive media story about agriculture?
- Can you recall a negative media story about agriculture?
- Which story is most impactful?