Modern Urban Agriculture Scientist and “Agvocate”, operates and manages soil-based and controlled environment agriculture farms with an educational component, supporting the introduction and operationalization of new products, analyzing datasets, present results and guide business decisions around yield and quality performance. Employers look for your ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment to collaborate with engineers, agricultural scientists, growers, community, pollical officials and marketing and distribution teams. To be competitive, need advanced knowledge in horticulture, greenhouse production and management and agriculture-based curriculum development. A genuine passion and history in community development is ideal. Hot tip: build professional relationships while seeking degree.
