These scientists advise agricultural producers on how to improve the facilities they use to house animals. They also advise producers on how to lower the number of animals that die or increase production of animal products, such as milk or eggs. Food scientists or technologists help meet consumer demand for food products. They make sure these products are healthful, safe, tasty, and convenient. They develop new or better ways of preserving, processing, packing, storing, and delivering food.
Many technologists work in product development.
Others make sure that government regulations are followed. Soil scientists study what soil is made of and how it affects crops. Soil Scientists is a specialty of Agricultural Scientists. For more information on soil scientists, see that specialty occupation. Agricultural Scientists is in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Cluster.