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Zoologists...it's not just playing with zoo animals!

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Zoologists...it's not just playing with zoo animals!

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What is a beef producer?
The United States is the world's largest producer of beef. Beef cattle farmers may operate under a cow-calf operation or a feedlot operation, raising and selling cattle to be processed into beef to feed the world.

Cow-calf operations consist of raising cattle, weaning cattle, then selling the calves that have been weaned.

Feedlot operations purchase the weaned calves, feed them, and get them up to market weight to sell them.

What does a beef producer do to feed the world?
The typical work routine of a beef producer is as follows:
- Daily feeding.
- Monitoring the herd for signs of illness and administering medication when needed.
- Maintaining facilities, fencing, and equipment.
- Assisting with breeding and calving.

Education requirements:
While no education is technically needed to be a beef producer, a bachelor's degree in animal science or agribusiness would be helpful for running and knowing the best route to go for your business. Hands-on experience is the most important factor in being successful as a beef producer.

Certifications:
- Beef quality assurance producer
https://www.bqa.org/
- Master beef producer
- Master farm manager

For these certifications, there are classes to take that are very informative and other incentives that come after getting certified. They include things like money back and grants for equipment and barns.

Associations:
-National cattlemen’s beef association
https://www.ncba.org/

-Tennessee cattleman's association
https://www.tncattle.org/

- Tennessee cattle women’s association
*Each state will have its own.

How much would someone raising animals to feed the world make?
Salary:
The salary of a beef producer will vary year to year based on many things. Market value and weight value fluctuate. How many head you have and how many head you sell will greatly determine how much you will profit that year. There are also many other factors that can affect your profit. Sickness and weather being the main two because they can cause animal deaths and feed prices to change.

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What could be my possible strengths and weaknesses if I went into Marine Biology?
What would be my goals? How would I meet those goals?
How would being a Marie Biologist help then environment for future generations?

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Soil Conservationists: Conserving the Secrets of Soil 

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Soil Conservationists: Conserving the Secrets of Soil 

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by Group 15 (Jordan Latham, Alexis Piggot, Colton Orr,  Kaylin Crider, and Rebecca Stone)

Conservation of our natural resources is key to the survival of all living things, and the people who work in conservation are dedicated to their purpose. Soil conservationists might even be the most important in the industry. Nothing grows and thrives without quality soil, and without the soil’s filtration system, water would not be safe for animals to consume. It begs the question, where would our world be without those dedicated to preserving soil?

Education Requirements:
The soil conservationist degree and degree plan is very attainable. At a minimum, someone wanting to enter this field is required to get a bachelor's in soil conservation, agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, or agricultural engineering. A majority of soil conservationists, around 81.6%, entered the work force after acquiring only their bachelor's degree. Any higher education obtained does not result in a pay increase; however, hands-on field experience and demographic location does directly impact the salary. Hands-on and shadowing experience is highly sought after because this allows students to get a feel for the environments they’ll be working in, and it allows the student to better understand and connect with the community they are serving.

You can see the statistics of the various salaries earned by soil conservationists at the link below. This site also shows salary changes and ratings by state and city. https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Soil-Conservationist-Salary--in-Tennessee

Potential Starting Salary:

The mean annual wage for a conservationist in Tennessee is $71,960, and there is an expected industry growth of 7%. Because of the heightened interest in preserving natural resources, the social appeal to become a soil conservationist appears to be growing at a much faster rate than in past years. This is evident in the manner which Tennessee farmers have embraced conservation practices in the last decade. Farmers are invested in protecting the resources they already have, so many are willing to consult with conservationists and change their management practices accordingly.

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Soil conservation is an important crucial activity. In its simplest form, the conservation of soil involves preventing erosion and fertility loss. If soil becomes eroded and loses its fertility, then plants will be unable to receive the adequate nutrients that they require and will be unable to grow. Some several organisations and initiatives operate all around the world and are dedicated to soil assessment and conservation practises. Let's take a look at some of these organisations.

Kiss the Ground

Kiss the Groundis a non-profit advocacy group based out of California, USA. Their primary goal is focusing on regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is a farming system that seeks to capture carbon in soil. This system enriches soil, increases biodiversity, enhances the ecosystem's services and increases health and vitality for farming and ranching communities.

This organisation is also heavily invested in media and education and strive to educate and spread global awareness for their mission. This includes online courses, middle school curriculums, online and face-to-face workshops as well as general informative brochures and buying guides. They even hold a seven-week training course that covers all you need to know on regenerative agriculture, healthy soil, water scarcity and other similar topics.

Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute was started in 1947 when J.I. Rodale wrote on a chalkboard "Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People". With that mantra in mind, Rodale Institute has been striving for the organic revolution. They dedicate their efforts to three principles:

1. Assisting farmers with the transition to regenerative organic farming so the future can not only be healthier for humans but also our soil and the environment around us. This is done through training webinars, online courses, workshops, farm consulting and other similar educational activities.

2. Agriculture can be further improved through science. Practical farming system trials are run - including their 40-year-long trial on American grain cropping systems. Other trials include their industrial hemp trial, watershed impact trial and their research into how pics can be best raised under healthy and nurturing environments instead of in confinement.

3. Educating the general public about the importance of an organic future. This principle is based purely on refraining from inputting synthetics into soil and instead relying on the natural cycle of the environment to produce organic food. Rodale Institute has a goldmine of information on sustainability and how to lead the way to an organic future.

SOIL

The non-profit research and development organisation known as SOIL is based in Haiti and concentrates on the future of sanitation solutions. In the wake of the world's current sanitation issues, SOIL is looking towards sustainable sanitation options whilst also maintaining an economical approach using new technologies.

More than half of the world lacks toilet facilities that safely dispose of human waste and in Haiti, 70% of the population are without improved sanitation. When it comes to waste treatment in the country the number is dangerously low - under 1%. SOIL's approach to this matter is circular:

Then, the cycle repeats. Through this, not only are SOIL helping to combat disease by promoting and supplying safer alternatives, but they're also improving agriculture and soil quality.

World Soil Day

Whilst this is not a non-profit organisation working towards soil and agricultural conservation methods - it does still fall under that category. World Soil Day is a national day established by the International Union of Soil Sciencesin 2002. The day - December the 5 th- is meant to promote greater understanding and spread awareness of just how critical soil is to our ecosystem and the contribution of our wellbeing as humans. In 2013 the United Nations officially decreed that the 5 th of December would be known as World Soil Day and that it would be used as a platform to promote the role of soil.

Soil assessment in Melbourne

Conserving soil is a noble and crucial action, and we all must do our part - no matter how small. Alpha Environmental are premium environmental consultants that can administer soil assessments for you to gain a better understanding of if your soil is contaminated or not.

We perform this service if you've recently acquired land and are looking to build on it or cultivate it. In addition to soil assessments, our environmental consultants are also licensed and trained to perform other environmental services.

So, if you require a soil assessment or would simply like to know more about what you can do to conserve soil, then please give us a call on 1300 039 181. Alternatively, you can fill out the enquiry form on our website

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Making A Positive Change: Soil Conservation Initiatives Around The World - Alpha Environmental

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Soil conservation is an important crucial activity. In its simplest form, the conservation of soil involves preventing erosion and fertility loss. If soil becomes eroded and loses its fertility, then plants will be unable to receive the adequate nutrients that they require and will be unable to grow.

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This picture is just one example of an animal behaviorist. Though not all animal behaviorists may be working with and getting very close to lions, they do have interesting jobs, especially for those interested in animals. Are you curious to know what it is like being an animal behaviorist?

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Do you love animals and science and want to pursue a career in the reproductive field? Then being an animal embryologist might be the perfect job for you!

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Is Equine Chiropractic important?  An equine chiropractor is a highly educated professional in their field. In order to become an equine chiropractor, you must first attain a doctorate of either veterinary medicine or human chiropractic. After the doctorate you must obtain additional certification in order to legally adjust horses.

The additional training helps prepare students for the certification exam administered by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. These training programs are available around the US. The certification programs do not differ for students with a veterinarian degree or chiropractic degree. The certification programs also offer continuing education units.

An equine chiropractor’s daily responsibilities can look very similar to a human chiropractor with the exception that most equine chiropractors travel to different barns and do not have a stationary office. The primary responsibility of a professional during a farm call is to diagnose the problem’s origin and determine the appropriate treatment. This usually includes manipulation of the body to help align and restore bio-mechanical equilibrium. The Chiropractor sometimes leaves the owner with specific exercises or instructions to help maintain proper alignment and comfort for the horse. Read more about chiropractic methods here( https://www.peakperformancemobilevet.com/chiropractic.pml).

Diagnosis can sometimes be difficult compared to verbal and whiny humans. An equine chiropractor must watch horses and listen to owner’s clues in order to even determine the origin of pain. The patient’s gait must be evaluated to detect lameness. After a lameness is discovered, the chiropractor may palpate certain muscles and skin to detect pain or misalignment( https://thehorse.com/176089/how-veterinarians-use-chiropractic-to-assess-equine-back-pain/).

Horse Chiropractors salary can range widely depending on the location and the quality of their patients. The median salary falls around 45,000 a year. Apprentices and assistants can make 12- 24,000 a year as they are becoming more familiar with the field and deciding if they want to pursue the career. The middle spectrum professionals can make as much as 115,000 with the highest earners coming in around 250,000. The top end earners are often the ones working on the more valuable horses, such as horses in the Kentucky Derby (https://www.thebalancecareers.com/animal-chiropractor-125823).

If you have a background in horses and a passion for school, then you may consider becoming an equine chiropractor. It takes determination to get a doctorate with extra education afterwards. There are also always risks involved when working with large animals. If you love animals this occupation can be very rewarding. However, could you be an equine chiropractor?

Works Cited

Badger Veterinary Hospital . (2016, July 13th). badgervet. Retrieved  from https://badgervet.com/understanding-      animal-chiropractic-care-for-your-horse/​

Beckstett, A. (2019, July 16). Retrieved from The Horse: https://thehorse.com/176089/how-veterinarians-use-chiropractic-to-assess-equine-back-pain/ClickPicincu, A. (2019, March 13). What degree do I need to be a horse chiropractor? Work. Retrieved September 29, 2021, from https://work.chron.com/degree-need-horse-chiropractor-5544.html. ​

Equine Chiropractor Training Programs. Learn.org. (n.d.). Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://learn.org/articles/Equine_Chiropractor_Training_Programs_Frequently_Asked_Questions.html. ​

Equine Chiropractor Salary. Comparably. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2021, from https://www.comparably.com/salaries/salaries-for-equine-chiropractor. ​

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Do you like to spend time outdoors? If so, a career as a Park Ranger may be a great fit for you! Park Rangers generally spend most of their time working in the outdoors for their local district/department.

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Every animal loving kid says they want to be a zoologist when they grow up...but what does being a zoologist actually entail?

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What is bioterrorism?

In order to understand what a Bioterrorism Specialist does we must first understand what Bioterrorism is. Bioterrorism is the intent to cause harm to an economy or to its people. This is done by releasing various toxins, viruses, bacteria, or fungi.  Bioterrorism that affects our Agricultural industry is considered Agroterrorism.

Within the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency, Agroterrorism Specialists have a wide range of duties and are on the frontlines helping protect this industry. They work in ports of entry throughout the United States and its territories. Agroterrorism Specialists work to prevent the entry of unwanted pests, toxins, or any agriculture items on the no-go list for the U.S. Several of the pests and toxins will be covered in this blog.

Agroterrorism Specialists utilize a combination of education and government training to protect agricultural industries by land, sea, and air. They work with canines to monitor public areas, packages, and containers being shipped through ports of entry. These specialists work with high-tech equipment to detect prohibited items or biological agents. They work with other specialists, agents, and agencies to help protect our people, plants, animals, and waterways.

https://ag.tennessee.edu/EPP/Pages/HS-CAPS/AgroBio.aspx

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Agroterrorism specialist are seen working in government jobs.  The most common job is the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency.  The starting pay as a U.S. CBP is $32,844 as a GS-5.  A specialist is eligible for promotion every year, granted the specialist has completed one year in each grade level.  The highest grade a CBP is GS-12 with a salary of $72,168.

Being a CBP is not the only government job for an Agroterrorism specialist.  Examples would include a State's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Defense, or Department of Health Services.  Smaller companies will contract out specialist to run labs or inform the company of possible threats.  An Agroterrorism specialist contracted with a company will be highly specialized.

Bioterrorism specialist affect all careers; however, an Agroterrorism specialist will deal more with and in agriculture.  These specialist inform the company's board and the board will inform their employees.  The employees will then tell the customers about possible threats or outbreaks.  Without Agroterrorism specialist, the general public would not know what to look for.

Outbreaks Agroterrorism specialist warn about range in their level of severity. Examples include the CDC recalling frozen cook shrimp because of salmonella poisoning to the CDC warning the public about a possible anthrax outbreak. Companies can report to the National Outbreak Reporting System to inform the public about threats Agroterrorism specialist find. Other examples of bacteria Agroterrorism specialist look for include Ralstonia and E. Coli.

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Some common known agroterrorism organisms that are found in day to day farms are Ralstonia and E. Coli. Ralstonia is a pathogen that causes brown rot, brown spots, and wilting in plants. In agriculture, this bacteria can cause the crop to be inedible and not able to grow or survive successfully. Some early stages of Ralstonia would appear on foliage in plants.

Ralstonia enters plants through the roots to enter the plants' vascular system. The bacteria spread through the xylem and produces exopolysaccharides that obstruct the vessels. The compromised water conductance is what causes wilt. Some species of Ralstonia can cause infection in immunocompromised hosts, like patients with HIV or leukemia. It can cause bacteremia from contaminated intravenous products or airway colonization from contaminated respiratory therapy solutions.

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What You Need to Know About the Current Ralstonia Situation

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Since the discovery of Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 biovar 2 in a Michigan greenhouse last month, experts from across the industry are moving quickly to make sure the problem does not spread.

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Animal nutritionists are scientists who create diets for different types of animals. They are responsible for making sure all of their dietary needs are met.

Some of the work an animal nutritionist may work on is helping develop new pet food recipes, conducting quality tests of processed pet foods, consulting farmers on finding cost-efficient feeds, teaching others eating habits of the animals they own and care for, and in zoos, they’re responsible for establishing diet plans for exotic animals.

A day in the life of an animal nutritionist can look like this:

Working with veterinarians & veterinary technicians

Working with a specific group of animals

Responsible for creating and balancing rations for animals

Assess nutritional & caloric requirements based on an animal’s condition

In order to become an animal nutritionist, you need to at least possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field. This could be a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, horticulture, general nutrition, etc. In the animal nutritionist career field, you have a higher chance of success if you’ve achieved a master’s degree or a Ph.D. Along with this, becoming a Veterinary nutritionist requires achieving a degree at any Veterinary college. Hands-on experience such as helping out at a veterinary clinic, conducting research, or helping out at an animal shelter are all experiences that help secure a career in the animal nutritionist field.

Animal Nutritionist Salary & Job Outlook:

Starting/low Range: $46,180

Medium Range: $71,830

High Range: $120,500

Job Outlook: Animal nutritionist has a positive outlook for job opportunities. From 2014 to 2024, there has been an estimation of 300 new jobs which is a 10.3% increase.

Some of the typical employers of animal nutritionists include animal and pet food manufacturers, government departments, educational and research institutions, universities, and farms or zoos.

Many don’t seem to realize how important a pet’s diet is and that it’s balanced. Pet food has to be formulated to fall within a narrow window of a specific nutrient, vitamin, and mineral values. Although pet treats are okay every now and then, too many treats or table scraps can throw them off balance and cause either deficiencies or excesses in them.

Interested in exploring more about animal nutritionists? Explore these links below!
https://work.chron.com/animal-nutrition-careers-2126.html

https://issuu.com/grupoagrinews/docs/the-animal-nutrition-1?fr=sNjg4OTE3MDEwOTA

https://www.veterinarytechnician.com/becoming-an-animal-nutritionist/

References:

Animal nutritionist - salary, how to become, Job Description & Best Schools. OnlineDegree.com. (2021, June 4). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.onlinedegree.com/careers/agriculture-food/animal-nutritionist/.

Animal nutritionist job profile | prospects.ac.uk. Prospects. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/animal-nutritionist.

CareerExplorer. (2020, March 17). What does an animal nutritionist do? CareerExplorer. Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/animal-nutritionist/.

How to become a veterinary nutritionist. Doctorly.org. (2015, December 2). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from http://doctorly.org/how-to-become-a-veterinary-nutritionist/.

Veterinary nutritionist. Veterinary Nutritionist Career. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.nutritioned.org/veterinary-nutritionist.html.

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A marine biologist is someone who studies marine life.  The occupation of the marine biologist is actually a lot more than what it seems, having tons of different tasks and even focuses based on a plethora of interests.  Most marine biologists, however, usually study both the life in the oceans as well as the oceans themselves; investigate behavioral and/or physiological processes of various marine species and also the diseases and/or environmental conditions that affect marine species; and they assess the impacts of human activities on marine life.

For the various specialties within the marine biologist career, they tend to require different skills and oftentimes different training/advanced degrees for the different focus or interest one intends to pursue.  Some specialties within marine biology include a marine biotechnologist, a marine mammologist, an ichthyologist, a veterinarian, an aquarist, and an environmental consultant.  These specificities within the marine biologist career have a great blend of both dry and wet jobs as well as a wide range of research interests depending on what one would like to focus on in regards to marine biology.

Marine biologists require at least a bachelor's degree or a masters degree for entry level research at the bare minimum.  Some specialties one can go into may require additional degrees, such as a doctoral degree, or training.  Several colleges do offer a specific degree in marine biology; however, you can also step foot into the world of marine biology through a bachelors in biology, zoology, fisheries, ecology, and animal sciences.  Some notable colleges that do offer a marine biology specific degree are the University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Miami, and Texas A&M.  If you are interested in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and english (and of course marine life) then becoming a marine biologist might be the career for you!

Along with garnering a formal education, there are specific skills that are required to become a marine biologist.  Hard/Technical skills, which are skills obtained through said formal education as well as training programs, are very useful and required to have in this career field.  These include biostatistics, geographic information systems, technical writing skills, risk assessment abilities, knowledge around the legislation related to the marine sector, and project management skills.  Some soft skills, or desirable personal attributes and characteristics, are also required and helpful to have as a marine biologist.  These soft skills include verbal or written communication skills, being detail-oriented, stamina and/or endurance for various fieldwork, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and being a creative thinker.

A lot of what a marine biologist does is research - the ocean is very vast and majority unexplored and there is still a lot of room to expand our knowledge in this sector.  Marine biologists frequently research organisms (microbiology, salmon, sharks, fish, invertebrates, mammals, and seabirds), processes of marine life (evolution/adaptation, animal behavior, genetics/genomes), habits and ecosystems (ecology - tropical, corals, and arctic -, oceanography), and the changing of oceans (conservation, climate/global change, resource, management, science communication).  The research areas, again, depend on one's focus or interest within marine biology.  Having such a wide variety of areas to research that cover plenty of interests allows for a wider range of researchers to help discover the many mysteries that still lie beneath the ocean's surface.

The starting salary for a marine biologist entering the field will vary based on what specialty you go into of course, but the average starting salary for a general marine biologist is usually around $23,950 per year.  The salary goes up, however, if one has a bachelor's degree raising the average salary to a range from $64,000 to $72,000 per year.  A doctoral degree can earn one $94,000 per year and raise higher from there.  The state with the highest average marine biologist salary is California with an average of $75,840 per year.

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Examples of training programs/degrees/certifications:

MTSU has a well-known plant and soil science undergraduate degree which includes a large selection of classes that encompass many fields related to soil conservation. Specific degree requirements for soil conservationists are listed below. Within this degree plan, there are also many opportunities to pursue undergraduate research which will help jumpstart a future career and/or degrees. Team training, conservation boot camps, and cultural resource training are all types of additional research that are available to participate in.

General Education – 41 hours

Major Requirements – 43 hours

Science and Mathematics Cognate – 15-16 hours

Supporting Courses – 8 hours

Electives – 12-20 hours

Job Description:

Soil conservationists study the best methods to preserve soil and water sources, which increases plant production and water filtration. They go out to farms to educate farmers on these methods. They want to prevent soil erosion and increase soil fertility. Soil conservationists can work for the government, universities, associations, or companies; and at the national, state, or local level. Main methods soil conservationists try to encourage farmers to utilize:

Minimize soil disturbance

Maximize soil cover

Maximize biodiversity

Maintain year-round living roots in the soil

For a more in-depth look at all the different ways soil conservationists contribute to helping the environment thrive, check out the link below.

https://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Soil-Conservationists.cfm

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In American farm country, a grass-roots movement is spreading, a movement to keep more roots in the soil. (Not just grass roots, of course; roots of all kinds.) Its goal: Promoting healthy soil that's full of life.

I met three different farmers recently who are part of this movement in one way or another. Each of them took me to a field, dug up some dirt, and showed it off like a kind of hidden treasure.

"You can see how beautiful that soil [is]," said Deb Gangwish, in Shelton, Neb. "I'm not a soil scientist, but I love soil!"

"You can pick it up and it smells like dirt," Bryce Irlbeck told me, as we stood in a field near Manning, Iowa. "You can go on a lot of arms in Iowa and the dirt doesn't smell like dirt anymore."

And in Pleasant Dale, Neb., Del Ficke was practically ecstatic. "Look at this! And the smell! It smells beautiful! It's alive!"

For years, talk of "healthy soil" was mostly limited to organic farmers and others on the fringes of mainstream American agriculture. No more. Articles about soil health fill major farm publications. It's the subject of several recent books. Big food companies are on board, and some of them are discussing a new eco-label for food, alongside "organic" and "fair trade," that would reward farmers for adopting practices the build healthy soil - what many are calling "regenerative agriculture."

It's also provoked lots of debate. Some farmers have made claims of dramatic success that others have called unrealistic. There's no universally accepted measure of soil health, nor a clear definition of regenerative farming. Each of the farmers I met approaches it differently.

For Ficke, it's a spiritual quest. He recalls the moment, on a Sunday morning, when he heard a call from God to farm in a different way, one that felt closer to the native prairie that used to flourish in eastern Nebraska.

"I could feel it in my heart that we had to change. We are running out of time," he says.

The call to change involved a lot of things, but near the top of the list was protecting the soil. Farmers around the world have been mining that soil for centuries.

"It should be on the list of endangered species. Soil is endangered!" Ficke says.

For Ficke, protecting it means, first of all, no more tilling the ground, breaking it up with plows and discs. "Tillage is the most destructive thing in agriculture," he says.

That's not even controversial anymore. Many farmers have adopted "no-till" farming, recognizing its environmental benefits. But Ficke goes way beyond that. After he harvests his corn or soybeans, he plants something else on those fields right away - often a mixture of grasses and legumes like cowpeas. On some of that land, he keeps those "cover crops" growing right on through the next summer, instead of conventional crops like corn. His cattle graze on those fields the way bison once grazed on the prairie.

The roots of these cover crops, decaying in undisturbed soil, enrich the soil. So do manure and urine from his grazing cattle. With time, the soil grows darker, more fertile - chock-full of microbes and fungi.

None of this is a new discovery, exactly. But two things have changed.

Change #1: Ficke now has plenty of company.

"When I started doing this stuff - really doing this stuff - five years ago, you had to go a state away to find people" farming in a similar way, Ficke says. Perhaps the most famous soil health pioneer is a farmer named Gabe Brown, in North Dakota. "Those people are all over now," Ficke says. "You can find someone like that every few miles."

There's Bryce Irlbeck, for instance. He's simply looking for the practical advantages that healthier soil can bring.

"When we put that carbon back in the soil, we can see the effects of reduced fertilizer [use], reduced erosion," he says.

Soil that's full of decaying roots and microbes is like a sponge; it soaks up water and is better able to handle floods and droughts. It's also full of plant nutrients, so Irlbeck won't have to spend as much money on fertilizer.

"I think there is a movement, and I believe that farmers want to be part of that movement," he says. "It's just figuring out how to do it and stay economically viable."

That's the catch. Planting those additional soil-building cover crops costs money up-front, Irlbeck says, and it takes years to see the benefits. This is the main reason why only 5 or 10 percent of farmers in Iowa are really doing it.

In fact, until recently, a lot of his neighbors thought he was a little crazy. Now, they're asking him lots of curious questions.

That's probably because of big change #2. Farmers are now hearing about the virtues of healthy soil from some of the biggest, most powerful names in American agriculture.

These include Monsanto, the seed and chemical company; food giants like General Mills and Walmart; also environmental organizations like the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Nature Conservancy. They're all talking about healthy soil as a way the farmers can help the environment.

It's driven in part by concern over global warming. Tilling and draining soil have released enormous amounts of carbon dioxide over the years. Regenerative farming puts some of that carbon back in the ground, slowing global warming.

A coalition of food companies and environmental organizations has set up a new organization, the Soil Health Partnership, which in turn has signed up a hundred participating farmers - including Deb Gangwish, co-owner of PG Farms in Shelton, Nebraska.

"We want to always strive to be better, and I want consumers, or folks who are removed from agriculture, to understand what we are doing, and how much we care, and [that] we're always striving to be more sustainable," Gangwish says.

This business-backed soil health organization, however, is promoting changes that are pretty modest. You could call it soil health lite.

It's carrying out experiments on these participating farms to measure the impact of farming without tillage, or growing cover crops in between regular plantings of corn and soybeans. The goal is to learn how those practices affect a farmer's profitability along with specific measures of soil health.

Del Ficke, the soil health pioneer, has mixed emotions about this partnership. He's in favor of anything that persuades more farmers to reduce tillage or plant cover crops, but he doesn't entirely trust the companies' new-found enthusiasm for soil health.

"Are they feeling it their heart? Is it a marketing deal? What is it?" he says.

There may, in fact, be a marketing angle to soil health. Some food companies have been talking about a new label for food that's grown using methods that improve the soil. On the supermarket shelf, it might take its place beside packages labeled as organic, non-GMO, or Fair Trade. This one might be called "regenerative."

Proponents of such a label say it could encourage farmers to join the movement, paying them to help the soil. But Matthew Dillon, director of agriculture for Clif Bar & Company, doesn't think it's a good idea, at least not yet.

There's a lot of uncertainty about what farming practices really are best for the soil in different regions, he says, so it's too soon to start using such labels. In an interview with the news site Food Navigator, Dillon said that the labels "may be "good for marketers, but they may not necessarily be good for consumers or for farmers if we're not all clear what the terms mean," he says.

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A Grass-Roots Movement For Healthy Soil Spreads Among Farmers

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In American farm country, a grass-roots movement is spreading, a movement to keep more roots in the soil. (Not just grass roots, of course; roots of all kinds.) Its goal: Promoting healthy soil that's full of life. I met three different farmers recently who are part of this movement in one way or another.

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Work Routine:
A specific work routine can vary depending on the position held. An example of a routine: the conservationist will access individual farms while considering the surrounding areas and environmental factors. Once the conservationist is familiar with the particular situation, they can devise a plan that the farmer will execute. The soil conservationist might even try to work with a precision agriculture expert to provide the farmer with ways to protect resources by using only what is needed. There are many different jobs in soil conservation that can fit many different individuals, and this is only an example of one.

The link below has a more in depth review on some of the daily functions that soil conservationists take part in either individually or in cooperation with farmers.
https://eos.com/blog/soil-conservation/

Interesting Facts:

Soil conservation is growing to be more common in Tennessee. According to a 2020 study, five out of ten Tennessee farmers are now utilizing cover crops to protect and enhance their soil profile. Also, in a 2018 study, 96% of Tennessee farmers are now using conservation tilling practices to prevent disturbing the soil. These numbers just go to show how popular soil conservation is and will continue to be in the future!

Soil conservation is a vital safeguard that ultimately helps sustain the economy and the environment. Now is the time to focus all efforts through marketing and education of our younger generations about soil conservationist career paths to help encourage and energize people to look at things with an open mind. Generating excitement about soil conservation and the soil conservation degree is critical for sustaining our growing population throughout the United States and around the world and for preventing further depletion of and harm to soil. It’s imperative for attention on soil science to grow and the number of soil scientists and conservationists to increase in order to support the demands for and needs from land. The common goal should be for those around us to be asking the questions pertaining to this; how can we use this knowledge we have gained from this learning experience now and moving forward?

Citations:

Al-Kaisi, M. (2012, May 14). Conservation practices save soil and sustain agriculture. Conservation Practices Save Soil and Sustain Agriculture Integrated Crop Management. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2012/05/conservation-practices-save-soil-and-sustain-agriculture.

Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRCS. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2021, from
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Plant and Soil Science. Plant and Soil Science | Middle Tennessee State University. (2021, September 24). Retrieved October 1, 2021, from https://www.mtsu.edu/programs/plant-science/about.

Plant and Soil Science. Plant and Soil Science | Middle Tennessee State University. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.mtsu.edu/programs/plant-science/requirements.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, March 31). 19-1031 Conservation scientists. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 1, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes191031.htm.

Walker, F., Adotey, N., DeBruyn, J., Singh, S., & Jagadamma, S. (n.d.). What does soil health mean for Tennessee ... - UT extension. Retrieved October 1, 2021, from https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/W998.pdf.

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A History of the Study of Marine Biology (2021). Marine Bio. https://www.marinebio.org/creatures/marine-biology/history-of-marine-biology/  ​

Brusca. Richard C. (2020).  The Making of a Marine Biologist. Journal of the Southwest. https://musejhuedu.ezproxy.mtsu.edu/article/768170 ​

Florida Tech (2018, June 26). What Specialty Careers Exist for Marine Biologists FlordiaTech. https://news.fit.edu/archive/what-do-marine-biologists-do/  ​

How to Become a Marine Biologist (2021). Unity College. https://unity.edu/careers/acquatic-biology/  ​

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Marine Biologists (Emerging). Illinois Work Net Center. https://apps.illinoisworknet.com/cis/clusters/OccupationDetails/140037parentId=111500&section=peparation&sectionTitle=Preparation

Marine Biology (2021). College of the Environment University of Washington. https://marinebiology.uw.edu/faculty-research/core-research-areas/ ​

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Job description:
The Feed Mill Operator is accountable for the procedures of mixing, storing, and delivering livestock feed for an assortment of animals including: swine, cattle and poultry. They also ensure the mill is kept clean, proper maintenance of equipment if performed, and safety measures are followed. They also assist the feed Mill Manager. Some of the biggest Feed Mill Operations include: Cargill, Land O Lakes, ADM, and Nutreco.

Education:
A college education is not required but must contain a high school diploma to get this job. If a college education is pursued, they must have a bachelors degree in feed/grain science or an animal agricultural  related field is usually needed.  Any technological college, TSU, University of Tennessee Knoxville and University of Memphis are a few colleges that give a degree in this field. Based on education percentages of a feed mill operator: high school diploma-36%, bachelors-27% and associate-23%.

Salary:
The average Feed Mill Operator salary is $29,425 annually and $14.15 per hour in the United States. In Tennessee alone the annual salary is $ 24,385 and $11.72 per hour. Salaries will increase more in the west for Feed Mills are more common and there are larger feed lots.  The highest annual salary you can earn is $38,000 and $18 hourly wage.

Physical Requirements?
Feed Mill Operators will need to be capable of lifting 60 pound bags of feed, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and climb ladders. They also operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, skid steers and trucks. Must be able to tolerate extreme ranges of seasonal temperatures (hot to cold).Must be able to tolerate grain dust, chemical odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Job outlook:
The job outlook is expected to increase over the next few years. It is predicted that between the years 2018 and 2028, Feed Mill Operator jobs are expected to grow 4 percent and produce 32,600 job opportunities in the US.

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Is the job of being a Feed Mill Operator a rewarding one?

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Is the job of being a Feed Mill Operator a rewarding one?

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If you intend to work with directly with animals this may not be the job for you. That being said, if you want to be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the feed mill itself, therefore insuring the animals get the best prepared food as possible, this very well may be the job for you.

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Should you pursue the job of Feed Mill Operator if you intend to earn a high salary in agriculture?

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Should you pursue the job of Feed Mill Operator if you intend to earn a high salary in agriculture?

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This wholly depends on how dedicated to the job you may be. As listed below, only 27% of people who hold the job have a bachelors degree. They earn around $30,000 a year. But if you search Feed Mill Manager jobs you can find quite a few that do not require a degree at all, only that you have 5+ years of facility operations experience. The managers earn around $75,000 a year. So if you were to stick with the operator job until a promotion to manager became available, you would earn a much better salary.

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Another bacteria that is found in agriculture is E. Coli, a bacteria that is commonly found in undercooked food, under baked goods, the environment, and the intestines of people and animals. Although the majority of E. Coli is not harmful to the body, it can cause damage if a great amount is present within the intestines of a person or animal it can become very ill. Symptoms of E. Coli are diarrhea, urinary tract infections (UTI), respiratory issues, pneumonia, etc. E.Coli can be easily transmitted through contaminated water and contact with people or animals that have been infected.

http://foodsafety.merieuxnutrisciences.com/2017/06/27/recalls-raise-concerns-shiga-toxins-ecoli-flour/

E. coli use flagella to penetrate cell walls, where they colonize on the surface of the plant. Some E. coli can invade the plant body system which protects them, which is why washing is not always an effective method to avoiding this bacterium. The bovine digestive tract, specifically the cecum, is believed to be the main source of E. coli entering the food system. E. coli O157 produces a toxin that damages the lining of the intestinal wall known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli infection.

Do you have what it takes to become a bioterror specialist?

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Bioterrorism specialists will also look at each disease or pest and place them into categories ranging from A-C. A being the most easily spread and has a high mortality rate. B being a moderate risk to the public and moderate risk of death. Finally, C is new and upcoming diseases.

Examples of A include: Botulism, Plague, Smallpox, and Ebola
B includes: Brucellosis, some species of Salmonella, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
C includes: Nipah virus and Hantavirus

For more diseases in each category click here:

https://biosecurity.fas.org/resource/documents/CDC_Bioterrorism_Agents.pdf

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, July 8). E. coli infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved September 23, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ecoli.html.

Champoiseau, P.G. (2008, September 12). Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 Biovar 2. R. Solanacearum/bacterial wilt - R3B2 (symptoms &amp; signs). Retrieved September 16, 2021, from https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/rsol/trainingmodules/RalstoniaR3b2_Sptmss_Modules.html.

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Collins, S.M. (2003, November 19). AGROTERRORISM: THE THREAT TO AMERICA'S BREADBASKET.-agroterrorism: The threat to America's breadbasket. Retrieved September 23, 2021, from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-108shrg91045/html/CHRG-108shrg91045.htm.

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Sue, H., Lozano-Durán, R., & Macho, A.P. (2020, April 16). Insights into the root invasion by the plant pathogenic bacterium ralstonia solanacearum. Plants (Basel, Switzerland). Retrieved September 23, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmcc/articles/PMC7238422/.

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How might Marine Biologists be involved with your everyday routine?
Did this blog inspire you in any way?
Did you think back to this blog or something specific later in the day or week? If so, what was it and why?

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Have you ever wondered where the milk in your fridge actually came from? Sure, you probably bought it from the local Walmart or Kroger. But think even before that. Dairy producers are farm managers who specialize in the production and selling of milk. Farmers, ranchers, or other agriculture managers run establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products. Some of the daily duties include milking (obviously), feeding the cattle, identifying and caring for sick or injured livestock, and breeding/calving processes. There is also the business end of things, which can include buying/selling livestock and selling processed goods to stores.

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These farmers tend to own their own ranches, but you can also work as a ranch hand on someone else’s farm if you’re not ready to own. The cool thing about dairy farms is that they are typically family owned.

Because of this, not much education is required to actually work on a dairy producing unit. At minimum, a high school diploma is suggested. However, there are certain college majors that can greatly benefit you when starting this career, such as Animal Science, Dairy Business, or Agribusiness. If you’re not necessarily looking for a four year degree, perhaps an associates in Animal Science or Animal Husbandry would be a better option. And if schooling isn’t your thing, don’t worry! There are various certifications you can complete to show proficiency in dairy producing; for example, the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) offers the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) credit to those who prove their exceptional experience and expertise. Other companies or schools may offer their own versions of credit programs.

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At a dairy, cows are milked twice a day (11 hours apart). At as early as 5:30 AM, the cows are hooked up to milking machines and workers set up the parlor. Afterward, the dairy workers set out food for the cows. Later in the day, the cows are milked again, and the workers clean the parlor and feed the calves. Here is a rotary parlor (figure c). As for salary, starting off may seem a bit rough. Average salary fluctuates from farmer to farmer depending on factors like profit and how productive of a year it was. The average starting annual salary of a beginner level dairy producer is about $21,590. Like anything, however, as you grow in experience you’re sure to see the money start to rise. Mid-level dairy farmers tend to earn about $26,448 annually, around $5,000 more! Even more, top level producers earn roughly $46,104 a year. And while you won’t exactly be living in the height of luxury, many have found that the pay is only part of it; at the end of the day it’s the hard work that makes it all worth it.

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What products do you enjoy everyday that come from a dairy producer?

If you want to learn more, click one of these links:

https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/45-2093.00.

https://collegesearch.collegeboard.org/filtersm=Dairy_Husbandry_and_Production

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers.htm#tab-2.

https://nationaldairyfarm.com/animal-care-training-resources/.

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College Board. (2021, October 22). College Search. https://collegesearch.collegeboard.org/filters?m=Dairy_Husbandry_and_Production

Farmers Assuring Responsible Management. (2021, October 22). Animal Care Training Resources. https://nationaldairyfarm.com/animal-care-training-resources/

My Next Move. (2021, August 24). Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals. https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/45-2093.00

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, September 8). Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers.htm#tab-2

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A Park Ranger is broadly an individual employed by a local, state, or national park. Many jobs in this field are correlated with agriculture and may interest students in any major in the agriculture department. Park ranger's duties include everything from clerical work to search and rescue operations. Becoming a park ranger can be a very promising career for many agriculture students.

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So what does a  park ranger do on a normal day? It depends on the job. Some more forestry-oriented rangers may study trees and help look for diseases and fire risks. Others may work with guests and provide tours or interpret. Others may study soil and check for uncommon erosion and similar tasks. Many more rangers may study the animals in the park. Rangers with college degrees may often conduct their own research.
https://www.thesca.org/connect/blog/everything-you-wanted-know-about-park-rangers%E2%80%A6-were-afraid-ask

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Zoologist have a fun and adventurous job! They get to study animals' behavior and interactions with their environment. They can pick from any animals in the entire world and travel to places as cold as the Himalaya Mountains to as hot as the Sahara desert. It can be demanding on your body, but it is very rewarding. Zoologist is not just traveling and see these beautiful sites. It's also studying animal anatomy, ecology, animal diet, food chains, and even how humans affect animal lives. This takes tons of paper work, research, and lab work as well. If you enjoy hikes as well as time in a laboratory, a zoologist is a perfect job for you.

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The educational requirements of a park ranger can be as broad as their job opportunities. It generally depends on what you would like to do. For some jobs only a high school diploma is necessary. If you’re interested in conducting research it would be necessary to have a masters or even a doctorate. Most rangers have a bachelors, but if you have a particular field you would like to go into it is important to check the educational requirements.
https://www.park-ranger.org/

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Rangers make between $40,000 and $110,000 with about $50,000-55,000 being the average. Salaries are growing, but not by a lot. Rangers are also federal employees so they earn government benefits such as a great pension, healthcare, and other benefits common with federal employees. Due to this number of positions parks are often hiring as well. Though employment is often easy to obtain, it may be needed to move near a park if you do not already live near one.
https://learn.org/articles/Park_Ranger_Salary_and_Career_FAQs.html

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Are you passionate about animals, and interested in a related career? Well, than working as a Park Ranger will definitely let you experience animals and their natural habitats, on a daily basis. Park Rangers are extremely connected to nature as a part of their job description, tasks can be teaching about animals or the environments, doing habitat restoration work, etc.

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How to Start a Career as a Park Ranger. Association of National Park Rangers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://www.anpr.org/career/index.php. ​

May, M. (2021, June 17). NRPA releases 2021 NRPA Park and Recreation Salary Survey Report. NRPA. Retrieved October 1, 2021, from https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2021/july/nrpa-releases-2021-nrpa-park-and-recreation-salary-survey-report/. ​

My DOI Career. U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2021, from https://www.doi.gov/careers/occupational-series/park-ranger. ​

National Park Service. (2019, February 17). NPS Interview: Evan Hubbard, Park Ranger. Yellowstone Forever. Retrieved September 22, 2021, from https://www.yellowstone.org/evan-hubbard-park-ranger/. ​

Park Ranger Careers. Park Ranger EDU. (2021, March 25). Retrieved September 22, 2021, from https://www.parkrangeredu.org/careers/. ​

Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy. Association of National Park Rangers. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2021, from https://anpr.org/career/prlea.php. ​

Park Ranger Schools, Degree and Education Options. Park Ranger EDU. (2021, March 25). Retrieved September 27, 2021, from https://www.parkrangeredu.org/schools-by-state/.

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Diving deep into the work routine by diving deep into the forest.

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Diving deep into the work routine by diving deep into the forest.

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Imagine waking up in a cool tent in the middle of Riparian forest. You are wrapped tightly in your sleeping bag. As you slowly crawl out into dark old forest. There is a crisp smell of vegetation and rivers. You set you your camera facing towards a nest on an old tree near the river bed. You have been doing this for 10 nights now, just observing the elusive blakiston owl. You do this for 10 more nights until you have sufficient information to conclude your study. After, you head back on windy dirt roads to civilization. You are greeted with your team of researches and begin compiling all the data you have gathered in order to help better understand the creatures to maybe one day save them. This may seem like a neat little story, but is exactly what some zoologist did in Blakiston's Fish Owl Project for WCS.

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Typical salary for a zoologist is $63,270, but can range from $38,000 to $103,000. To be a zoologist you need at least a Bachelor's Degree for an entry level position but a masters or doctorate degree is required for higher level scientific work.
To become a zoologist, good college majors include Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, or any Animal Science. Most training to become a zoologist is provided on the job or through internships and volunteer work. Overall, being a zoologist is rewarding but requires higher education and training!

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So...now that you know the ins and outs of being a zoologist...do you think the job is for you?

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Do you like gardening, decorating, growing and attending to flowers, or the smell of a greenhouse? If so, being a florist may be just the job for you!

Job Description

Although being a florist seems like a low stress or easy job, there are many moving parts. Florists are not only responsible for designing arrangements but also making sure they arrive at their destination. They also help in-store customers, answer phone calls, and consult their clients. Besides having good people skills, florists also need to have excellent knowledge of the plants and flowers they are working with in order to create the best arrangements for their clients' needs.

Education and Entering the Workforce

For entry level florists, the educational background is a high school diploma or GED and no previous experience is required. Although a college degree is not required, an associates or bachelors in floral design, floriculture, or horticulture can only do you good in this career. There are also other routes to becoming a florist, such as taking programs approved by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) or licensed by the state. Once you’ve acquired your florist position there are two big things to focus on in order to further your career. Cultivating your own style and practice. No two florist are the same, that’s why it is important to differentiate yourself from your peers and competition. And like most creative jobs, practice is the key to success.

Job Outlook and Money Talk -

As of 2020, reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of florist jobs was 42,300. However, the job outlook between 2020-2030 is to decline by 20%. To talk money, the median pay for 2020 was $14/hr. And the salary was $29,140. In the middle Tennessee area, the low annual salary was at $25,750 and the high was $40,300.

After reading about the details, duties, and benefits of being a florist, do you feel like this may be the job for you? Do you know anyone that may be interested in being a florist?

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Hyperlinks:

https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/zoologist/

https://work.chron.com/need-zoologists-10252.html

https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/zoologist

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Floral Designers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, September 8). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/floral-designers.htm#tab-1.

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-Kramer, M. H. (2019, May 24). Zoologist job description: Salary, Skills, & More. The Balance Careers. Retrieved October 25, 2021, from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/zoologist-career-description-125939.

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-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, September 13). Zoologists and wildlife biologists : Occupational outlook handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 25, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/zoologists-and-wildlife-biologists.htm#:~:text=inhabit%20the%20oceans.-,Zoologists%20and%20wildlife%20biologists%20study%20animals%20and%20other%20wildlife%20and,on%20wildlife%20and%20natural%20habitats.

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Animal behaviorists study the relationships that exist between animals and their environment. They study these behaviors to try to understand how they help the animal to survive and subsequently evolve. Animal behaviorists are able to specialize in all types of animals, such as fish or wild animals. They are also able to focus in on one specific behavior that they want to study.

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As an animal behaviorist, there are multiple things that you might be able to work at or do on the daily. These can include:

-    Working with livestock, wildlife, and laboratory animals

-    Working in zoos, museums, aquariums, or labs

-    Giving student lectures or supervising lab activities

-    Working in advertising, broadcasting, or filmmaking

-    Working in companion animal training fields

If you are interested in what an animal behaviorist at a zoo might spend their day doing, click here to watch a YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YHUyza15Zs&t=4s

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What is an Animal Embryologist?
An animal embryologist is an expert in anything reproduction-related in animals. They usually work in research firms or universities conducting scientific research. They can also assist veterinarians with reproductive tasks such as AI and IVF. Their goal is to make the reproduction process for animals as easy and productive as possible.

What is the daily routine of an Animal Embryologist?
Animal Embryologists mostly work in the lab. They are usually sat in front of a microscope studying. They use tiny micromanipulators to do things such as fertilizing an egg to later implant in a recipient's reproductive tract.

What are the education requirements?
A bachelor’s degree in an animal-related major is required. These could be animal reproduction, animal science, or biology degrees. Graduate education is encouraged but it is not required. The more education or certifications you receive, the better your pay grade is likely to be.

What schools offer these degrees?
1.) University Of Tennessee Knoxville
2.) Texas A&M University
3.) University of Wisconsin Madison
4.) Iowa State University

Potential Starting Salary:
The average embryologist salary is $69,978 per year in Tennessee. The median salary is $48,000. The variations in salary can depend on multiple aspects. For example, you would make more money if you specialized in a specific animal, such as a bovine embryologist.

Learn More Here:
1.) Reproduction School | flyingcowgenetics
2.) Trans Ova Genetics | Leaders In Reproductive Technologies
3.) American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA)
4.)Bovine Development - Embryology (unsw.edu.au)

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Now that you've learned what it takes to become an animal embryologist, are you ready to put on your lab coat and step into the world of animal reproduction?

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Trans Ova Genetics | Leaders In Reproductive Technologies. (n.d.). Trans Ova Genetics. Retrieved October 27, 2021, from https://transova.com

Embryo Transfer in Cattle «A Closer Look. (n.d.). Www.aeta.org. Retrieved October 27, 2021, from https://www.aeta.org/newsletter/?p=2515

Bovine Development - Embryology. (2021). Unsw.edu.au. https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Bovine_Development#Introduction

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As with many jobs, education is required if you are wanting to become an animal behaviorist. Many animal behaviorists have backgrounds in biological, zoological, ecological, and evolutionary patterns of behavior. A Bachelor’s degree in any of these fields would be beneficial in becoming an animal behaviorist, however, if you were wanting to go into a more intensive field, a Master’s degree or Ph.D. would be favorable. There are many schools that offer Master's or Doctoral degrees in animal behavior, or a separate degree with a concentration in animal behavior. For more information on schools with these programs, go to https://www.vettechcolleges.com/blog/top-animal-behavior-psychology-programs.

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Animal behaviorists can also go through the process of becoming certified, so that their customers can have more peace of mind when hiring them. This certification process to officially be called an “animal behaviorist” goes through the Animal Behavior Society (ABS).  To be certified as an Associate Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB), you must have a Master’s degree in a biological or behavioral science with an emphasis in animal behavior and must have a minimum of two years of professional experience in applied animal behavior. There are more requirements necessary to be a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB). To read more about both of these certification options, go to https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/applied-behavior-caab-application.php.

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-On average, animal behaviorists make $49,641, with the highest paid animal behaviorists making $74,499 in San Fransisco, California.
-The study of animal behavior dates back nearly 40,000+ years, and began with the study of animals that early humans hunted.

-The 1850’s marked a new focus of animal behavior study, with Darwin’s theory of natural selection emerging.

-In modern day, we mainly focus on animal’s adaptation to their environment.

-Jane Goodall is one of the most famous animal behaviorists and is known for her work with chimpanzees.

After learning more about animal behaviorists and what they do, do you see yourself as an animal behaviorist sometime in the future?

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Kramer, M. (2019).  Learn About Being an Animal Behaviorist. Animal Health. Retrieved from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/animal-behaviorist-125601

Animal behaviorist salary. Comparably. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.comparably.com/salaries/salaries-for-animal-behaviorist.

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How much did you know about an animal nutritionist before this blog?
How has what you have learned changed your thinking?
Would you ever consider being an animals nutritionist? Why or why not?
Did you find anything interesting about what an animal nutritionist's job entail?
Could you now explain to someone what an animal nutritionist is?

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The career we chose to research was Equine Farm Manager. An Equine Farm Manager does exactly what the title states - they manage horse farms. But what exactly does managing a horse farm entail?

What does an Equine Manager Do?

Well, first and foremost, the manager is responsible for overseeing all the farm’s operations. This includes providing nutritious food, clean water, and adequate space and exercise for the horses. It involves marketing the horses, whether that’s for pleasure riding, purchase stock, or breeding stock. They’re also in charge of purchasing, maintaining, or selling equipment, and they make operating decisions based on environmental, health, and market factors for short and long term, as well as best, worst, and most likely case scenarios.

What does an equine farm manager do on a daily basis?

The daily tasks are feeding and watering the horses and monitoring their health, inspecting equipment and performing maintenance if needed, and setting schedules for horse turnout and other worker’s tasks.

Is that all they do?

No, equine farm managers have many other tasks that do not require daily attention. The more frequent, but not quite daily, tasks include performing intensive repair, either on fences or damaged equipment; replacing worn out or outdated equipment, purchasing new supplies, and monitoring the farm’s profitability. It should also include setting and evaluating short term plans and budgets and adjusting them, based on whether or not they seem to be working. Lastly, the infrequent tasks involve meeting with veterinarians, farriers, and nutritionists; buying or selling horses, based on needed herd size; breeding procedures, either within the herd or by bringing in outside sources; and setting and evaluating long term plans and budgets, and adjusting those based on effectiveness.

Most of these tasks will be hands-on and performed outside, so a wise manager will probably invest in a good hat and effective sunscreen. However, there are some tasks, like making those budgets, that can be done inside with the blessed AC. Those will require use of a computer and likely some knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly the Word, Excel, and Access programs.

What education do they need?

You have to have at least graduated high school - which, hopefully, everyone in here already has. You'll also need an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree in Equine Science or Management. Most importantly, you need to have hands-on experience with horses. No amount of education can substitute for physically interacting with horses, and it's really easy to get that experience; there are hundreds, if not thousands, of barns in Tennessee that would be happy to take volunteers or pay for lower level jobs, like cleaning the barn or caring for the horses.

Is a degree the only way?

You can get a job as an equine farm manager by simply having a degree in equine science or management. If this career appeals to you, MTSU has an excellent Horse Science program with many different facets and the ability to specialize.

With that being said, not everyone has access to earning this degree. Some people may not have the time, money, or other resources to go through a two or four year college program.  You may only need to complete a certificate program in order to obtain this job. As said before, hands-on experience is also fundamental to becoming an equine farm manager. You can gain this experience through college-based internships, volunteer opportunities, or just through work-related experience.

Okay but how much does it pay?

Equine Farm Managers can earn anywhere from $30,000 per year to $44,000 per year as a starting salary, depending on what you are specifically doing. Being a horse trainer will get you, on average, $37,000 per year, while being a ranch manager will get you about $46,000 per year on average. General farm managers can average $68,000 a year. Depending on what you specifically want to do, you will always want to do research before applying to that job, because the job description may not match what you think the title implies.

So what’s the point?

When faced with the question of Equine managers, they hold an important role in agriculture. They are the main person in charge over an equine farm and they hold a high responsibility there. The work is hard, but it is also very rewarding to see horses grow and excel, students learn, and lifelong bonds be made between horse and rider. Whether it is your passion or focus to be an equine manager, as long as you are dedicated and willing to put in the work, it's possible to live your dream. Does running a successful equine farm sound like a good match for you?

Here’s some other links to follow for a deeper dive!

EXPERIENCE – Equine Farm Management (equinemanagement.com)

Best Management Practices for Equine Farms (psu.edu)

Equine Studies (post.edu)

Lollypop Farm Equine Manager Steven Stevens - Bing video

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Collegegrad. Jobs, Career, Salary and Education Information. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://collegegrad.com/careers/farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers.

Horse Farm Manager annual salary ($40,624 avg - ziprecruiter. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Horse-Farm-Manager-Salary.

Horse Farm manager. Agricultural and Horticultural Careers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/agcareers/the-7-ag-food-and-natural-resources-pathways/animal-systems/horse-farm-manager/.

Kramer, M. H. (2019, June 10). What does a horse farm manager do, and what do they earn? The Balance Careers. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/horse-farm-manager-125749.

Kramer, M. H. (2019, June 15). Learn about a career as a horse breeder. The Balance Careers. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/horse-breeder-125877.

Kramer, M. H. (2019, September 12). Barn manager job description: Salary, Skills, & More. The Balance Careers. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/barn-manager-125743.

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Salary.com, S. built by: (n.d.). Salary.com salary wizard- do you know what you're worth?: Salary-calculator. Salary.com. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.salary.com/tools/salary-calculator/ranch-manager?edu=EDLEV4&yrs=0.

Take online courses. earn college credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://study.com/articles/Equine_Manager_Job_Description_and_Education_Requirements.html.

Take online courses. earn college credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://study.com/articles/Equine_Manager_Job_Description_and_Education_Requirements.html.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, September 8). Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers : Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers.htm.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, September 8). Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers : Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers.htm.

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Could there be more to beekeeping that the agriculture community should learn about? Beekeeping is the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man-made hives, by humans. A bee farm is called an apiary. Beekeepers are also known as apiarists, honey farmers, apiculturists, etc. Although many people maintain a few hives as a hobby, beekeeping can be a career.

First off, there are no educational requirements for beekeeping. In fact, only 60% of beekeepers have a bachelor’s degree and 40% have high school diplomas. Some degrees helpful in this field include Fish & Wildlife Management, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Horticulture, Botany, Agriculture, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Biology, Agribusiness Management, and more. If you wish to obtain additional training before entering this field, you can participate in the master beekeeper, master farm manager, and master farm health certification programs.

To find beekeeping societies in your area visit https://www.abfnet.org/page/states

More experienced beekeepers make more than beginner beekeepers. However, on average beekeepers make around $45,000 a year. Typical work duties vary by season. In hot months, they overlook the building process of the nest, provide additional housing, and harvest honey. In cold months, they make repairs to the hive and keep an eye on the colony's food supply. In TN, you do NOT need licensing to be able to sell honey unless you are selling over 150 gallons per year. In that case, you would need to be inspected and licensed as a proper food manufacturing facility.

For more information on getting licensed as a food manufacturer in Tennessee, visit https://www.agcareers.com/career-success-library/career-education-and-news/perceptions-of-agriculture.htm.

FUN FACTS:

There are 3 types of bees:

Queen : responsible for laying eggs, as she is the only female w fully developed ovaries

Drone: male only, only responsibility is to mate w the queen, dies after mating

Worker: female only, does all other work in hive aka makes honey

Bees have two stomachs, one for storing honey, one for digestion.

Now that you had a chance to learn about beekeeping, could this be the agricultural career for you?

References

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Evans, E. C., & Butler, C. A. (2010). Why Do Bees Buzz?:Fascinating Answers to Questions about Bees. Retrieved September 27, 2021, from https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1bkm6pd. ​

Honey Bee. (n.d.). TN Department of Agriculture. Retrieved September 28, 2021, from https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep/producer/producer-diversification/honey-sector.html

How to Become a Beekeeper. (n.d.). Environmental Science. Retrieved September 28, 2021, from https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/beekeeper​

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101 Fun BEE Facts about Bees and Beekeeping. BeePods. (2017, November 2). Retrieved September 28, 2021, from https://www.beepods.com/101-fun-bee-facts-about-bees-and-beekeeping/. ​

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Do you want to contribute to the future of Agriculture? This career is just for you! An animal geneticist analyzes the genetic makeup of animals for scientific research and may also study animal health. This career can also take place on a farm assisting with the breeding operations.

A typical work routine consists of maintaining laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results. They evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases. They also search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures and attend clinical and research conferences Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods/procedures. This career can be hands-on, in the laboratory, or a mixture of both.

In any career, some form of education will be required; this career requires a bachelor's degree in genetics followed by a master’s degree. The Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with training is recommended; some roles may require a doctorate-level degree. Let’s talk about salary. Starting salaries range from $37,830 -$120,500- educational level influences if you are on the higher side or lower side of that range.

A few interesting facts are an animal geneticist can be employed at pharmaceutical companies, state or federal government agencies, or breeding companies. The job market is expected to grow in the next 5 years. People in this career can impact agriculture substantially. This job can help keep local farmers in business by helping these farmers stay up to date with new techniques and technology. Are you ready to step into a career that can influence farmers’ lifestyles and animal production?

Hyperlinks-

Animal Genetics - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

Animal Geneticist Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More (thebalancecareers.com)

Animal Genetics (learn.org)

Animal Geneticist Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More (thebalancecareers.com)

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Ranches represent free, wide open space, unruly cattle, and cowboys. In fact, they are a vital part of the world food chain, and massive businesses that require strong leadership. Just what does it take to become a ranch manager?