Post Secondary Education

There are a wide variety of post-secondary education options available in Nova Scotia that lead to rewarding careers in agriculture.  Some have close and obvious links with agriculture, including:

• Animal Science
• Plant Science
• Agriculture Business
• Veterinary Services/Technology
• Environmental Sciences
• Agricultural engineering

There are also many other roles in primary food production, food and beverage processing and supporting businesses. Consider options like:

• Human resources to support farm workers and succession planning
• Lab technicians
• Business planning, accounting and bookkeeping
• Marketing
• Computer science and technology including software development, precision agriculture, robotics and drones
• Sales representatives for seed, feed, equipment and chemical companies
• Skilled trades such as construction, equipment technicians, electricians, metal fabricators and more
• Food safety and inspection
• Truck drivers
• Communications Specialist
• Lenders and Financial Institutions

There is a role in agriculture for almost any area of interest!

If you’re interested in learning more about post-secondary opportunities in Nova Scotia that can lead to a career in agriculture, check out the Pathways to Agriculture resource here