Careers in Animal Science Investigation
Research one of the careers listed below and
create a Career Brochure to Share with the Class.
Include the Following Information:
Overview
Working Conditions
Skills & Abilities Needed
Preparation Needed & Where to School for this Career
Wages/Earnings & Employment Outlook
Cover
At least 5 Pictures Included
Share Information with Class
List of Possible Careers to Investigate:
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Educator (Adult and Vocational Education Teacher)
Animal Breeder
Animal Caretaker
Animal Control Worker
Animal Scientist
Animal Trainer
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Farm and Ranch Worker
Farmers and Farm Managers
Fish and Game Warden
Marketing Manager
Marine Biologist
Sales Manager
Sales Representative
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technologist & Technician
Veterinarian
Zoologist
Scoring Guide on Back
Making A Career Brochure : Scoring Guide
CATEGORY
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Writing Organization
Each section in the
brochure has a
distinct title with
pertinent
information
following.
Almost all sections
of the brochure
have a distinct title
with pertinent
information
following.
Most sections of the
brochure have a
distinct title with
pertinent
information
following.
Less than half of the
sections of the
brochure have a
distinct title with
pertinent information
following.
Graphics/Pictures
Graphics go well
with the text and
there is a good mix
of text and graphics.
Graphics go well
with the text, but
there are so many
that they distract
from the text.
Graphics go well
with the text, but
there are too few
and the brochure
seems "text-heavy".
Graphics do not go
with the
accompanying text
or appear to be
randomly chosen.
Attractiveness &
Organization
The brochure has
exceptionally
attractive formatting
and well-organized
information. All
"white" space is
filled.
The brochure has
attractive formatting
and well-organized
information, but
there is too much
"white" space.
The brochure has
well-organized
information, but not
the right formatting
and/or too much
unfilled space.
The brochure's
formatting and
organization of
material are
confusing to the
reader; not enough
information is found.
Knowledge
Gained
Student can
accurately answer
all questions related
to facts in the
brochure and to
technical processes
used to create the
brochure.
Students can
accurately answer
most questions
related to facts in
the brochure and to
technical processes
used to create the
brochure.
Student can
accurately answer
most questions
related to facts in
the brochure and to
technical processes
used to create the
brochure.
Student appears to
have little
knowledge about the
facts or technical
processes used in
the brochure.
Content Accuracy
All facts in the
brochure are
accurate and all
information is
included.
The facts in the
brochure are not all
accurate and/or
one information
section is missing.
The facts in the
brochure are not
accurate and/or two
sections of
information are
missing.
The facts in the
brochure are not
accurate and/or
three or more
sections of
information are
missing.
Specialty Farmers
Specialty farmers raise crops and livestock for specialized markets.
Depending on what they produce, their duties may include growing crops, producing
livestock, managing and controlling pests, conserving soil, rotating crops and working to
enhance product yield and quality.
The typical specialty farmer is also manager, labor boss, mechanic, laborer, and
bookkeeper. Keeping records and analyzing them are an important part of the job.
Many farmers are involved in the promotion of their product, the development of
new products, and sometimes direct sales to consumers.
Specialty farms often employ seasonal labor for special tasks and may employ
managers for portions of their operation. People who have other employment may also
run specialty farms as a sideline business.
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medicinal plants, buckwheat, canola oil, and native grasses for conservation.
Specialty farmers in Minnesota raise livestock such as bees, mink, ostriches,
bison, ostriches, emus and llamas.
Most specialty farmers spend a lot of their time outdoors, in all kinds of weather.
Depending on the specialization, the farmer may work either alone or with others. The
working hours vary from season to season, with the busy seasons often requiring long
days.
Specialty farmers and ranchers use many kinds of machinery such as tractors, tillage
equipment, planters, sprayers and harvesting equipment. Much of the equipment may be
highly specialized for specialty crops. Computers are often used for controlling and
monitoring the tasks. Specialty farmers also use computers for record keeping, planning
and analysis of their business.
If the farming specialty requires the use of machinery, there are physical hazards. Some
livestock are also dangerous. Specialty farmers are often also exposed to pesticides and
herbicides that may be hazardous to their health.