
Agricultural
engineers apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological
science to agriculture. They design agricultural machinery and
equipment and agricultural structures.
Some specialties include
power systems and machinery design; structures and environment; and
food and bioprocess engineering. They develop ways to conserve soil
and water and to improve the processing of agricultural products.
Agricultural engineers work in research and development, production,
sales, or management.
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Agricultural Engineering Resources |
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Online |
Downloads |
Overview:
Overview of Agricultural Engineering |
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Preparation:
Admission Requirements, Coops, Accredited Programs |
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Day in the Life:
Teams and Coworkers,
Tasks, the Workplace |
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Earnings:
Employer Options, Salary Ranges, Types of Employers |
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Employment:
Statistics, Industries, Employers |
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Career Path Forecast:
Predictions for the Field |
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Professional Organizations:
Resources, Networking, Support |
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Podcast:
Overview of the field of Agricultural Engineering |
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Internet Resources:
American
Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers |
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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