Food & farming · Space & science
What does a
agricultural scientist do?
Researches ways to grow more and better food with less water and fewer chemicals.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Runs field trials, studies seeds, soil, and pests, analyses results, and advises farmers.
Skills to practise
Curiosity, careful records, field work.
How to explore this path
A degree in agriculture, often followed by research study.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Agricultural Scientist connects with Biology, Chemistry. You may enjoy this work if you like outdoors, hands-on.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Grow the same seed in two cups, one in sun and one in shade, and compare.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Agricultural scientists find better ways to grow food.
What helps?
Being curious and patient and liking plants.
Learning about the path
You study agriculture at college.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?