Smyrna times., 1962-12-13

over loU million AInSIlCdllS-
and much of the rest of the
World, besides = rests on
the shoulders of 40 per cent of
the American population work
ing in agricultural -related
fields.
Not only has production been
improved in recent years, but
marketing systems have been
refined so that consumers re-
ceive a high quality, uniform
product within a few blocks of
home when they want to pur-
chase 1t.
The inescapable fact about
this progress is that highly
trained people--graduates in
entomology. plant pathology.
animal science, agricultural
economics, agronomy, chemis-
try and many other fields
are doing this job.
The fact, one could count
over 500 distinct agricultural
related occupations in the eight
major fields of research, in
dustry, business, education,
communications, conservation,
services and farming and
ranching.
Qualified entomologists are
always welcome, since insects
affect directly or indirectly,
the lives andwell-being of every
man, woman, and child, as we'll
as their crops. livestock, and
prosperity. Although it is i'm
possible to say just how many
chronological positions will be
open at any time, there has
always been a steady growth in
the field, and this growth will
no doubt continue. F inancial re-
wards to members of this pro-
fession are comparable to those
enjoyed by most other scient-
lists.
Many entomologists are en-
gagged In research on insect
control. Their aim is to find
more effective and economical
ways to combat the numerous
species of insects that menace
our food and fiber. This also
includes, according to DR.. Paul
P. Burbutis, research on
numerous insects Of medical
Importance that threaten our
health.
Numerous entomologists in
the United States have accepted
assignments abroad on CO.
operative projects. In these for
eign countries they work witt
local technicians, and conduct
research on the biology, habits,
and control of insect enemies,
A large number of entomolo-
| gists are employed in sales ano
technical development work
with a large number of chemical
companies here and abroad
Another opportunity for en-
tomologists is in directing pes
control operations. In this fielc
they may work for a company
or be self employed. This in
cludes control of household
structural, industrial and agri-
cultural pests.
"To pursue career in plan
pathology is to pursue a way O
life that is essential lex
citing-----and rewarding, "ex.
plains DR.. John W. Heuberger
chairman of the department O.
plant pathology at the Univer.
sity of Delaware.
Plant pathology is rewarding
1t is a profes sion n-----not jus
job, and requires intelligence
skill, and dedication.
Because of the INTERROGATION
of insects and plant diseases
the departments of entomology
and plant pathology offer a join
major--Entomology-P Pa
thology. Students graduating
from this field are prepared t
select a career in any of the
following areas: research
teaching, extension, industry
foreign service, public healtl
service, or applied agriculture
Starting salaries are frequent!
determined by scholastic re-
cords and the degree earned
Our rapid increase In pop
ulation, the changes in our foo,
habits, and our universal appe
tite for fruits and vegetables
and our appeal for ornamental
almost shouts the fact that hor
ticulture will continue to be one
OF Americas rapidly growing
industries.
According to Eugene Brash
er, chairman of the departmer
of horticulture at the Univer
sity of Delaware, there is nee
for skilled horticulturists as
vegetable and fruit grower:
florists and nursery worker:
specialists In handling, pre-
cessing, and marketing of hor
ticultural crops; extensic
workers to disseminate ne
facts to producers; buyers ar
management personnel for see
firms and supermarkets; re
search workers and salesmel
for manufacturers of fertilizer
insecticides, hericides, flung
icides, and other farm equip
ment and supplies. Along vii
these job opportunities is excel
lent pay, he says.
Increased production ar