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| Certified Seed Grower |
$43,230 Annual Average (US Bureau of Labor and Statistics) |
| Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources | |
| General
Information: Certified Seed Growers grow and harvest specific seeds which are contracted to seed companies and later sold for use in farming operations. Seeds may be specific for climate, type and characteristics, based on specifications and development by seed companies. |
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| Career
Information: Certified Seed Growers must be very knowledgeable of their clients' needs. Close attention to detail is crucial in the development of the product. Certified Seed Growers must be thinking at all times about how they can effectively market and distribute their products. They must always be working to improve the product for the next year. Certified Seed Growers must keep their salespeople informed of any forthcoming changes so they can advertise and inform their customers. Certified Seed Growers must stay current on new genetic engineering to be able to have the advantage of new developments in disease and parasite resistance. They must be well versed in marketing, genetics, production and public relations. |
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| Educational
Requirements: 4 year degree within discipline |
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| Suggested High School/Collegiate
Courses: Agriculture, horticulture, biology, earth science, business and genetics. Degree in Plant Science or Agronomy. |
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| Skills
Necessary: Mathematical , Analytical , Organizational , Scientific , Manual Dexterity , Work independently , Decision Making , Computer Skills , Written Communications , Physically Fit , Detail Oriented , Works under pressure , Sales , Research , Technical , Basic Business Principles , Goal Oriented , Investigative , Orderly Minded , Initiative , Good Judgment , Inquisitive , Determination , Confidence , Innovativeness , Persistent |
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| Job
Availability: Slow Growth Demand by Region |
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| Location
of jobs: All United States |
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| Working
Conditions: Typical working conditions vary from season to season. A large part of the time is spent in the field developing the product and testing in the laboratory. Entails a combination of inside and outside work. |
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| FFA
Programs that Promote this Career: Agri-Entrepreneurship , Agriscience , CDE: Ag Issues , CDE: Ag Mechanics , CDE: Ag Sales , CDE:Agronomy , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Exploratory , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Ownership/Entrepreneurship , Supervised Agriculture Experience: Placement , American Degree , Stars Over America , Proficiencies , Risk Management Essay , New Century Farmer |
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| Related
Occupations: Agriculture General , Sales |
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| FFA Sponsors/Employers in this Industry: Accelegrow Technologies Inc. , Angela R. Bedient , ATLANTIC TRACTOR LLC , Bayer Crop Science , Brasil Dairy , Connecticut Farmland Trust , eaglewood farm , Excalibur Associates , Flying S , Fort Hays State University , Grassroot Organics , Gunn Creek Farm , HyMark Consulting LLC , Johnny's Selected Seeds , Los Angeles County Farm Bureau , National Cattlemen's Beef Association , NCDA&CS , Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. , Oklahoma Department of Agriculture , Reno Farm Bureau Association , Rowland Aquaculture Consulting, Int'l , Seminis , Syngenta , The HANOR Company of Wisconsin, LLC - NC Region , Trolley Crossing Farm , wilson Pond and Vineyard |
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| Current
FFA Sponsor/Employer Opportunities Available: Dealer Risk Specialist , Parts Depot, Office/Dispatch Supervisor , Professional Internship - Sales and Marketing - Western Market (6209BR) , Professional Internship - Sales and Marketing - Eastern Market (6198BR) , Public Affairs Intern (6152BR) , Seed Supply Intern (6193BR) , Seed Supply Intern (6150BR) , Seed Supply Intern (6114BR) , Management Assistant (5928BR) , Various , Career Intern Position - Loan Assistant/Loan Specialist (Agriculture) , All Novartis Farm Animal Health Biologics Positions , All Novartis Companion Animal Health Positions , NCBA Government Affairs Internship , Equine Research Intern |
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