
Post Secondary Education
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