POP QUIZ

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POP QUIZ
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FAST FOOD

• Name the main ingredient (raw material) used to
  make the bun for a hamburger?
• What is used to make the hamburger patty for a
  fast food hamburger?
• From what vegetable are the pickles on a
  hamburger made?

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• I always want cheese on my burger. What is the
  main ingredient used in making cheese?
• What is used to make French fries?
• What is the main ingredient used to make ketchup?

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• How are French fries cooked?
• I like milk with my food. What is the source of
  milk?
• If I order chocolate milk, how is that made
  (hintnot from a brown cow)
• Where does the paper sack my meal comes in
  originate?

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Agriculture Natural Resources
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• Occupations dealing with growing plants and
  harvesting crops for commercial and scientific
  purposes raising and training animals the
  health of plants and animals the use of natural
  resources and the management of agricultural
  businesses and production of agricultural goods.

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Job Pathways
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Agriculture Sciences, Processes and Support
Services

• Farm Worker
• Food Scientist
• Veterinarian Assistant
• Deckhand

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Agricultural Management, Production and Operations

• Farmer
• Forester
• Game Warden
• Aqua culturist

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Conservation and Natural Resources

• Extension Agent
• Geologist
• Environmental Engineer
• Miner

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Horticulture, Landscaping, and Ground Keeping

• Landscape artist
• Botanist
• Nursery Owner
• Lawn Care Service

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Occupational Outlook HandbookThree Categories

• Agriculture Workers
• Forest, Conservation, Logging Workers
• Fishers and Fishing Vessel Operators

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Agriculture Workers

• Duties and working conditions vary
• Short-term on-the-job training
• Most receive low pay and must often perform
  strenuous work outdoors in all kinds of weather
• Employment is expected to grow more slowly than
  average because of new technology

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Forest, Conservation, Logging Workers

• Outdoor work, often in poor weather and isolated
  areas
• Most jobs are physically demanding and can be
  hazardous
• Decline in overall employment
• Low pay with few benefits

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Fishers and Fishing Vessel Operators

• Over half are self-employed
• Most jobs require strenuous work and long hours
• Usually provides only seasonal employment
• Employment declining

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Common Themes

• Strenuous work under difficult circumstances
• Seasonal employment
• Low pay with few benefits
• Overall employment possibilities are declining

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THE GOOD NEWS

• Training for occupations requiring use of
  mechanization and technology can be obtained
  through four-year degree or vocational program
• Better pay and benefits for workers who have this
  training
• Growth of jobs with individuals that have
  received this training

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EDUCATION IS THE KEY
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Other clusters that might cross over into this
cluster

• Information Technology
• Scientific Research and Engineering