Washington's agricultural industry is changing. Agriculture is much more than "cows and plows." The industry is evolving to include cutting edge careers in a technical field. Jobs related to agriculture in Washington can be found on farms, in factories, on fishing boats, in laboratories, and on salesroom floors.

Agriculture & Natural Resources Career Cluster

Education & Training Programs

Agriculture Occupations Quick Guide

Career Bridge

Career Planning

Finding a Job in Agriculture

Agriculture & Natural Resources Career Cluster

Education & Training Program

View the 2010-2011 Agriculture & Natural Resource Program Guide by clicking on the links below.

Agricultural Occupations Quick Guide

View the in-demand occupations related to agriculture in Washington.  The demand/decline list of occupations is hosted by the Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) branch of the Employment Security Department; local Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) are responsible for the development of the lists, as well as, all updates and revisions to the lists.

2011-2012 In-Demand Agriculture Occupations

2010-2011 In-Demand Agriculture Occupations

2009-2010 In-Demand Agriculture Occupations 

Career Bridge

Career Bridge is a searchable database created by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, highlighting education and training programs throughout the state where workers and students can discover:

• Career titles

• Find the list of Eligible Training Providers (ETP) such as community & technical colleges 

• Average earnings and employment outlook for career choices

Careers in agriculture and natural resources appear below.  Click on the link and learn more about the career, where workers can update their skills, and students can gain necessary knowledge to work successfully in the industry.

• Agriculture & Food Products Processing
• Agriculture Business & Management
• Agricultural Mechanics & Operations
• Agriculture Production
• Animal/Livestock Husbandry & Production
• Biological Lab Technician
• Fishing & Fisheries Science & Management
• Floriculture/Floristry Operations & Management
• Forestry
• Horseshoeing (Farriery)
• Horticulture
• Landscape Architecture
• Landscaping & Groundskeeping
• Natural Resources/Environmental Science
• Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Mgmt
• Plant, Nursery Operations and Management
• Turf Management
• Veterinarian Assistant/Tech
• Viticulture
• Water, Wetlands, & Marine Resource Management
• Winemaking/Enology 

Career Planning

Visit the Workforce Explorer website provided by the Washington State Employment Security Department to begin your career exploration:

• Strategies for Career Planning

• Assess your skills and interests

• Find occupational descriptions, wages and projections

• Job hunting tips

Finding a Job in Agriculture

WorkSource as part of the United States Employment Service, can assit workers and students find jobs and provide free job seeking services:

• Find job openings

• Learn strategies for finding a job

• Get job referrals and job search assistance

• Get help preparing your resume for job interviews

• Post your resume online for employers to see

• Share job-search strategies with other job seekers

• Assess your skills and get career guidance

• Get referred to a training program

• Learn how much jobs pay and what jobs are in demand

Call or visit a WorkSource Center for more information.

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