WHY AGRICULTURE?
Agriculture is a big part of Canada’s economy, accounting for one in every eight jobs and employing over 2.3 million people (Statistics Canada, 2021). The industry has lots of exciting career opportunities in a number of disciplines that go well beyond farming and ranching.
The agriculture and food sector is at the leading edge of research and innovation to address global challenges. There are endless opportunities which will allow you to make a difference: feed the growing population, protect the environment, care for animals, or helping people.
1 in 8 jobs in Canada are in the
agriculture and agri-food sector.
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) predicts 50,000 agriculture and food jobs will have to be filled in the next few years.
4 jobs exist for every agriculture college graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
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A future in agriculture is promising, and our See Yourself in Agriculture programs and initiatives are a great place to learn about the opportunities.
From Communications, Engineering and Economics, to Food and Animal Sciences - the possibilities are endless when it comes to career opportunities in the agriculture sector.
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Integrating career development into the classroom is a great way to ensure students see the connections between coursework and their future career.
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Download our FREE career publications below for your class.
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Who says career
exploration can't
be FUN?
ThinkAG has launched a gamified learning experience where students explore their personal interests and learn about careers in agriculture. This game will demonstrate the diversity, variety and importance of careers in agriculture. Through participation, students will begin to envision themselves and their diverse interests fitting into agriculture.
The future of agriculture belongs to the NEXT GEN.
At Ag for Life our mission is to expose youth to a variety of educational opportunities that will allow them to grow and develop new skills to positively impact their lives. Through our programs, events and other special initiatives, we are empowering the next generation because they are the future.
Watch our NEXT GEN videos below to learn more about the different pathways available in agriculture!
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