Pathways to Agriculture

There are many pathways leading to a career in agriculture and they don’t all start with growing up on a farm! Agriculture is a vast industry that requires many different skill sets and experiences. There are many career opportunities that stretch far beyond the stereotypical.

Agriculture is a vast industry that requires many different skill sets and experiences. If you’re looking for rewarding work where the day to day is never the same, with room to pursue your unique passions, then a career in agriculture might be right for you!

Nova Scotia is the perfect place to get started in a career in the agriculture industry. Did you know there were so many opportunities in agriculture? Check some careers out below! Some of the many careers in agriculture:

…and so much more!

Gain experience working on a farm! There are many opportunities to work or volunteer on farms across the province. Check out opportunities in Nova Scotia by visiting our Job Board at www.nsagjobs.ca.

Become an apprentice with Nova Scotia’s new Farm Technician Trade! Gain technical training apprenticing with a skilled journey-person. Learn more at ww.nsapprenticeship.ca.

Volunteer with Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), a network of organic farms that promotes an educational exchange between farm operators and volunteers. Learn more at https://wwoof.ca/

A variety of post-secondary education options are available in Nova Scotia that can lead to a career in agriculture. Areas of study you may not have considered: