By Claire Webber

As the study of Agriculture and Agriculture Science continues to grow, so does the world’s population.  Today there are more than 8 billion hungry mouths out there to feed, and each one is going to rely on someone to oversee the growing of their food.  Agriculture is surely a science that will NEVER fall by the wayside; our lives depend on it.

So you know you’ve chosen a great field of study when:  the entire survival of the species depends on your science?  Too true!  But the future may hold more than the growth of food.  As we continue to look for alternative sources of fuel scientists are increasingly examining bio-fuels as an alternative.  And you know what that mean – somebody is going to have to grow those fuels.  Here are a few headlines from the news that are underlining Agricultures importance in today’s world climate and economy.

Job security?  You bet.  And increasingly more organizations are seeking out qualified Ag students for their expertise.  According to recent news that comes from Auburn, Alabama, the Peace Corps is seeking Agriculture majors to help meet its needs.  According to reports in February of this year The Corps is only meeting 74% of its agribusiness goals and has been recruiting hard for students and recent graduates who studied in Agriculture. 

And speaking of jobs, jobs, and more jobs, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization recently released a report detailing the possibility that as many as 10 million jobs could be created and dedicated to forestry and biodiversity in the next few years.  The organization is pushing for countries to take action to curb deforestation and invest in more green jobs.  Just another indicator that the international political climate is increasingly coloring itself ‘green’ in this revolution and sustainable agriculture development is at its center.

Work on the home front.  Recently The Epoch Times reported some promising news from the heart of the country.  New York has again announced more dedication to the green movement.  According to the report $2 million dollars was recently given to the city from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a grant to promote new jobs in horticulture and forestry.

Work abroad.  And when you started you thought that Ag degree was only good on the home front.  Here’s more evidence of the international green movement.  Agriculture Secretary of the Philippines, Arthur Yap, recently underlined the countries new focus on agriculture related jobs as part of a national commitment to generate jobs. 

Reports show that agriculture jobs in India are increasing slowly as well.  The nation which has recently been the scene for much job outsourcing in the past few years continues to be an agriculture super power.  Government spokesmen recently outlined plans to improve growth in the Ag sector, underlining their commitment to maintaining their place in food production. 

As the global economy continues to evolve and shift many jobs seem to be in flux, especially at the moment.  But there’s one thing that will always remain certain: at some point, no matter who you are, you’re going to have to put some kind of food on your plate and more than likely some kind of fuel in your car.  The population of the world continues to grow, as does our fuel needs.   Agriculture studies are proving to have the keys necessary to unlocking many of our social and political problems.

 

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