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The National Career Clusters® Framework external site serves as an organizing tool for programs, curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. They can help focus plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

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This Cluster concentrates on scientific advancement of agriscience, cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, employing advanced technologies and sustainable practices to optimize global food systems.
This Cluster also supports other plant- and animal-based industries including regenerative agriculture, sustainable logging, and fisheries. This Cluster has meaningful connections with the Energy and Natural Resources Cluster, highlighting a symbiotic relationship that emphasizes stewardship and resilient communities.
Sub-Cluster
Code
Occupation
Agribusiness19-3011.00Economists
Agribusiness19-3011.01Environmental Economists
Agribusiness; Animal Systems; Food Science & Processing; Plant Systems; Water Systems11-9013.00Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Agribusiness; Animal Systems; Food Science & Processing; Plant Systems; Water Systems45-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Agricultural Technology & Automation17-2021.00Agricultural Engineers Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
Agricultural Technology & Automation45-2091.00Agricultural Equipment Operators Bright Outlook
Agricultural Technology & Automation45-2099.00Agricultural Workers, All Other
Agricultural Technology & Automation13-1074.00Farm Labor Contractors Bright Outlook
Agricultural Technology & Automation45-2041.00Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Agricultural Technology & Automation; Water Systems49-3041.00Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Bright Outlook
Animal Systems45-2021.00Animal Breeders
Animal Systems39-2021.00Animal Caretakers Bright Outlook
Animal Systems33-9011.00Animal Control Workers
Animal Systems39-2011.00Animal Trainers Bright Outlook
Animal Systems29-1131.00Veterinarians Bright Outlook
Animal Systems31-9096.00Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Bright Outlook
Animal Systems29-2056.00Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Food Science & Processing19-1011.00Animal Scientists Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Food Science & Processing; Plant Systems19-4012.00Agricultural Technicians Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Plant Systems19-1029.01Bioinformatics Scientists Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Plant Systems19-1029.04Biologists Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Plant Systems19-1029.03Geneticists Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Plant Systems; Water Systems19-1029.00Biological Scientists, All Other Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Plant Systems; Water Systems19-1029.02Molecular and Cellular Biologists Bright Outlook
Animal Systems; Water Systems45-2093.00Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Food Science & Processing45-2011.00Agricultural Inspectors
Food Science & Processing51-3021.00Butchers and Meat Cutters
Food Science & Processing51-3099.00Food Processing Workers, All Other
Food Science & Processing19-4013.00Food Science Technicians Bright Outlook
Food Science & Processing19-1012.00Food Scientists and Technologists Bright Outlook
Food Science & Processing51-3022.00Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Food Science & Processing51-3023.00Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Food Science & Processing; Plant Systems19-4012.01Precision Agriculture Technicians Bright Outlook
Plant Systems11-9041.00Architectural and Engineering Managers Bright Outlook
Plant Systems11-9041.01Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Bright Outlook
Plant Systems17-2041.00Chemical Engineers Bright Outlook
Plant Systems17-2199.00Engineers, All Other
Plant Systems45-4021.00Fallers
Plant Systems45-2092.00Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Plant Systems19-4071.00Forest and Conservation Technicians
Plant Systems45-4011.00Forest and Conservation Workers
Plant Systems19-1032.00Foresters
Plant Systems45-4023.00Log Graders and Scalers
Plant Systems45-4022.00Logging Equipment Operators
Plant Systems45-4029.00Logging Workers, All Other
Plant Systems19-1022.00Microbiologists Bright Outlook
Plant Systems37-2021.00Pest Control Workers Bright Outlook
Plant Systems37-3012.00Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Plant Systems19-1013.00Soil and Plant Scientists Bright Outlook
Water Systems17-3025.00Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Water Systems45-3031.00Fishing and Hunting Workers
Water Systems19-4044.00Hydrologic Technicians
Water Systems19-2043.00Hydrologists

Source: National Career Clusters® Framework external site by Advance CTE (2024 edition).