They may recommend seeding the ditch with grass to absorb some of the wastes. Under the category of crop insects, they may find that the farmer has continuous problems with an insect such as the corn borer. The group will want to investigate the life cycle of the corn borer and how to best fight the pest. Libraries, your Cooperative Extension offices, and departments of agriculture can provide teams with research information. Careers to Consider Farmers grow crops such as corn, apples, soybeans, and sugarcane or raise animals for meat or milk production.
Farmers run their own businesses, owning or renting land.
To harvest and plant crops, farmers use specialized machinery. No university work is required to become a farmer, although it is helpful. Many farmers had relatives in the business who helped them get started. Crop scientists help farmers increase the amount of food they grow on their land. They may specialize in the type of machinery needed to get better harvests, or they may focus their expertise on a crop such as corn.