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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.

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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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ThinkAG is the newest initiative by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and offers a collection of teaching resources and outreach tools that encourage students in grades 5–12 to explore and get curious about the myriad of career opportunities in agriculture and food. 

Want to spark your students’ interest in the diverse careers available in the compelling world of digital agriculture? 

 

Sign up for an Explore Digital Agriculture presentation today! 

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Download our FREE career publications below for your class.