AGRICULTURE SCIENCE PROJECT

CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE
Group #1
Group members: Teacher: Mr. Mcguire
Kurlan Gabriel Form 1D
Jerel Bubb
Jemai Sylvester
Dredon Lessey
Carey Grant
Shaydon Charles-Phillip
Tariq Paris
Ethan Felix
Marquise Castle
Michkyle Stewart
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
What does a fishing manager do?............................page 2
Skills needed to become a fishing manager?...........page 3
What is the average salary for a fishing manager?...page 4
What does a greenhouse manager do?...................page 5
How to become a greenhouse manager?................page 6
Salary for a greenhouse manager………………………... page 7
What do food scientist do?......................................page 8
Salary of a food scientist……………………….……………...page 9
Bibliography…………….…………………………………………..page10

What does a fishing manager do?

A fishing manager oversees the fishing department,
typically at an outdoor activity or sporting goods
store. Responsibilities include managing inventory,
monitoring retail sales, and providing customer
service. They answer questions about equipment to
help customers choose a fishing pole or bait.
Depending on the size of the department, a fishing
manager may oversee other employees and be
responsible for scheduling, training, and tracking
sales activity. Qualifications to become a fishing
manager include a strong working knowledge of the
equipment used for fishing and retail or sales
experience. They work in fisheries that house
various fish species in artificial, industrial
environments. These environments include large
ponds, water tanks or open-ocean nets,
depending on the type of fish stocked. As these
are industrial facilities, there's usually lots of
heavy machinery on-site such as cranes, so the
managers work with health and safety
regulations in mind. The physical environment
depends on the type of fish stocked so the
managers may work indoors or outdoors.
Skills needed to become a fishing manager

Qualifications to become a fishing manager include

a strong working knowledge of the equipment used
for fishing and retail or sales experience. Because
this is a management position, you may benefit from
post-secondary education, but most employers
prefer knowledge of fishing gear and related
equipment. The job of a fishing manager is to
oversee the fishing department at an outdoor activity
or sporting goods store. Most Fishery Managers are
required to have a bachelor’s degree, particularly
in Natural Sciences, Aquaculture, Technology, or
other related field. Most do not go on to pursue a
master’s degree or higher education.
Hands-on experience is highly valued for
becoming a Fishing Manager. Working at a Fish
Farm for several years before pursuing this career
is advisable. Taking coursework in natural
sciences, statistics, accounting, management, and
database administration is recommended.

What is the average salary for a fishing manager?

The salary can vary a great deal depending on the
success of the fishery, as most fisheries will yield
crops of different sizes and quality every year. As of
Apr 26, 2023, the average annual pay for a Fish
Management in the United States is $51,093 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that
works out to be approximately $24.56 an hour. This
is the equivalent of $982 a week or $4,257 a month.

What does a Greenhouse manager do?

 A greenhouse manager oversees the daily
operations of a greenhouse. Their duties include
hiring and training new staff, managing schedules,
and directing staff on tasks, such as the propagation,
cultivation, and harvesting of plants. As a
greenhouse manager, you may work on a farm, for a
large, commercial agricultural operation, or in a
horticulture department on a college campus. You
breed and cultivate decorative or functional trees,
shrubs, and flowers. You are responsible for daily
inspections of the facility to ensure the conditions
are optimal for the plants and handling any diseases
or pests that may appear in the greenhouse.

How to Become a Greenhouse Manager

There are no formal education requirements to
become a greenhouse manager, though some do
complete a horticulture or other related program
from a vocational school or community college.
Acquire an entry-level position at a nursery or
greenhouse to gain hands-on experience with a
variety of plants. Study how to cultivate different
species, noting ideal growing conditions and
techniques. Once you have several years of
experience in the field, seek greenhouse manager
positions at area nurseries or other agricultural
organization.  A bachelor’s degree in horticulture is
preferred but can also have an associate degree. To
pursue a career as a Greenhouse Manager The
following high school courses are recommended: 
Agricultural education, a focus on sciences such as
botany, biology, horticulture, and mathematics.

Salary for a greenhouse manager

The average salary for greenhouse managers in the
United States was $46,583, as reported by
Salary.com in 2019. You can strengthen your earning
potential and increase your networking opportunities
by joining a professional organization for
greenhouse managers and those in related
industries.
What does a food scientist do?

A food scientist involves studying all the basic

elements of food. Not only that, but a food
scientist also looks for ways to make processed
food healthy and increase the shelf life of various
packaged foods. The work responsibility of food
scientists includes checking the stability and
maturity of raw ingredients. Food scientists also
hold responsibility to inspect safety compliance as
per government regulations concerning quality,
sanitation conditions, and waste management.
The food researcher’s job is to ensure that the
food ingredients meet the required standards in
terms of quality, safety, and nutritional value.
They ensure the improvement in the quality of
food such as its texture, color, composition,
convenience, and nutrient value. Food scientists
use their knowledge in the subjects of chemistry,
biology, food production, and processing. They
also apply their knowledge in the functioning of
techniques and equipment used in food
processing and production.

Salary of a food scientist

An entry-level Food Scientist with less than 1 year

experience can expect to earn an average total
compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime
pay) of $60,171 based on 57 salaries. An early
career Food Scientist with 1-4 years of experience
earns an average total compensation of $66,859
based on 474 salaries. A mid-career Food Scientist
with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total
compensation of $78,218 based on 260 salaries. An
experienced Food Scientist with 10-19 years of
experience earns an average total compensation of
$84,646 based on 104 salaries. In their late career
(20 years and higher), employees earn an average
total compensation of $90,891.
Bibliography
https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Food_Scientist/Salary

https://www.careers360.com/careers/food-scientist

https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/fishery-manager

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/career/Greenhouse-Manager/What-Is-How-to-Become - :~:text=A
%20greenhouse%20manager%20oversees%20the%20daily%20operations%20of,as%20the
%20propagation%2C%20cultivation%2C%20and%20harvesting%20of%20plants.